Why Stretching Might Be Making You Feel Worse (And What to Do Instead)
Are you constantly stretching but never feel loose?
Do your adjustments never seem to hold?
Does your hip, rib, or ankle keep “going out” for no clear reason?
Have you been told you have fibromyalgia, but nothing seems to help?
If this sounds like you, hypermobility might be the missing piece in your pain and frustration.
What’s Really Happening?
Hypermobility affects 10-30% of people worldwide, but it’s often misunderstood. The problem isn’t that stretching and adjustments don’t work—it’s that your body needs something different.
Most people assume tightness means stiffness. But if you’re hypermobile, that “tightness” is actually your body trying to create stability. The more you stretch, the less control you have—making things worse over time.
Signs You Might Be Hypermobile
- You feel “tight” but stretching never provides lasting relief
- Your joints frequently feel unstable or “out of place”
- You’ve been diagnosed with fibromyalgia or chronic pain with no clear cause
- Adjustments don’t seem to hold, and you constantly feel like things are shifting
What You Should Do Instead
Rather than stretching, your focus should be on stability and control. One of the best ways to start is with controlled isometric holds.
Try This Stability Test:
1 Stand on one leg, barefoot, for 30 seconds.
2 Keep your foot grounded and avoid wobbling.
3 Notice if you feel shaky or unstable.
If this is difficult, it’s a sign your muscles need more control—not more flexibility.
You Need a Plan That Works for You
If you’re hypermobile, your body doesn’t need endless stretching—it needs a smart approach to building strength, control, and stability.
At Connect Rehab Chiropractic & Performance, we specialize in helping hypermobile people move, feel, and perform better. If this sounds like you, let’s create a plan that actually works.
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