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Can Hypermobility Go Away With Age? The Complex Reality

Hypermobility is most common in children and young people and typically decreases with age as connective tissues naturally stiffen. However, the notion that hypermobility and its associated symptoms will simply go away with age is a myth and a significant oversimplification of a complex reality. For many, the decrease in joint flexibility is replaced by new challenges, including increased pain and joint instability due to cumulative wear and tear.

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Does HSD get worse with age? Understanding the Progression of Hypermobility

While it is a common belief that joint hypermobility decreases with age as connective tissues stiffen, studies show that up to 90% of adults with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), which significantly overlaps with HSD, experience worsening musculoskeletal pain and fatigue. This raises the critical question for many: **Does HSD get worse with age?** The answer is complex, hinging on individual factors and management strategies.

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How does hypermobility change as you age?

While up to 25% of people may have joint hypermobility to some degree, it is a common misconception that this flexibility simply fades with age. This authoritative guide explains how hypermobility changes throughout the lifespan, from childhood flexibility to the more complex challenges of older adulthood.

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