People with double-jointed shoulders have unusual levels of flexibility in their shoulder joints. Having double-jointed shoulders may sometimes lead to chronic pain and injuries. “Double-jointed ...

So no, your friend with the wacky shoulder tricks isn’t double-jointed. But that doesn’t make her any less impressive. This post originally appeared on Curiosity.com ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Double-jointed teens are more likely than their less flexible peers to develop shoulder, knee or ankle pain, suggests a large, new study from the UK. Apart from the ...

People who are double-jointed, or hypermobile, are thought to be prone to wider health issues because their muscles are under constant strain and work overtime to compensate the lack of stability ...

That being said, if you're one of the ones who can twist certain body parts around like a rubberband, keep this in mind: Being double-jointed can lead to health problems down the road.

Patients who are “double-jointed” may be at higher risk for developing long COVID, according to a study published March 19 in BMJ Public Health. U.K. researchers analyzed survey data from ...