Can you exercise with joint hypermobility? Yes — here’s how

Living with a hypermobility disorder like hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) can make movement feel like a double-edged sword. You know that staying active is important for managing symptoms — strengthening muscles, supporting joints, and improving stability — but figuring out how to exercise safely can feel overwhelming, especially if you're dealing with chronic pain, fatigue, or frequent subluxations.

The key is to move in a way that supports your body, not pushes it past its limits. In this post, we’ll explore what safe, sustainable exercise looks like for people with hypermobility, how to avoid common flare-up triggers, and why pacing, breath work, and gentle strengthening are helpful.

You don’t have to choose between doing nothing and doing too much. There’s a middle ground and it’s all about working with your body, not against it.