Blog · Steve Hall · 2 May 2025
Osteopathy
Hypermobility and osteopathy
Bendiness is not always a gift. Steve Hall on stable strength versus stretching someone who already moves too much.
Symptoms and what they can mean
Joints that clunk, a history of sprains, fatigue after sitting. Some people have a heritable syndrome — that is a medical diagnosis. Many are simply at the bendy end of normal.
What we can do in clinic
I do not stretch hypermobile people for sport. We look for control, neighbouring stiffness that they overwork, and a physio plan for strength. Aggressive manipulation is the wrong tool.
Red flags and when to see your GP
Dislocations, autonomic symptoms, or suspected connective tissue disease belongs with a GP and appropriate specialists.
This article is general information for people considering care at Health at Hart in Hartley Wintney. It is not a diagnosis, a prescription, or a promise of outcome. If you have sudden, severe or unexplained symptoms — including chest pain, unexplained weight loss, night pain, bowel or bladder changes, or a new neurological problem — seek urgent medical advice (NHS 111 or 999). UK osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council. Counsellors named here are BACP-registered where stated. Always check with your GP or insurer if you are unsure whether a treatment is appropriate for you.
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