Can You Be Double Jointed in Your Knee?
In Reality, There's No Such Thing as Being Double-Jointed. (Wait, What?) the Term Implies That You Have Two Joints Where There Should Be One, Which Isn't...
In reality, there's no such thing as being double-jointed. (Wait, what?) The term implies that you have two joints where there should be one, which isn't possible, says orthopaedic surgeon Michael Star, MD.
How do you fix double-jointed knees?
If you have joint hypermobility syndrome, treatment will focus on relieving pain and strengthening the joint. Your doctor may suggest you use prescription or over-the-counter pain relievers, creams, or sprays for your joint pain. They may also recommend certain exercises or physical therapy.
How do you tell if you're double-jointed in your knee?
- pain and stiffness in the joints and muscles – particularly towards the end of the day and after physical activity.
- clicking joints.
- back and neck pain.
- fatigue (extreme tiredness)
- night pains – which can disrupt your sleep.
- poor co-ordination.
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