Hypermobile Joints & Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)

🧬 Do you have very flexible joints — and ongoing pain, fatigue, or injuries?

Some people are naturally flexible.
For others, joint hypermobility can be associated with chronic pain, frequent injuries, fatigue, or other unexplained symptoms.

At HealthMint, the independent GPs support patients who are:
• Wondering if their symptoms may relate to joint hypermobility
• Seeking assessment for Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD)
• Exploring whether Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) may be a consideration
• Looking for ongoing, coordinated care, not just a label

We take your symptoms seriously — and help you make sense of them.

🔍 What is Joint Hypermobility?

Joint hypermobility means that some joints move beyond the usual range.

For many people, this causes no problems.
For others, it can be associated with:
• Joint pain or instability
• Frequent sprains, dislocations, or injuries
• Muscle pain or tension
• Fatigue
• Headaches
• Digestive symptoms
• Poor exercise tolerance

When hypermobility is associated with symptoms, it may fall under:
• Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD), or
• Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) — a group of inherited connective tissue conditions

🧠 What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)?

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome refers to a group of genetic connective tissue disorders that can affect:
• Joints
• Skin
• Blood vessels
• Other organs and tissues

Symptoms and severity vary widely.
Some people live with symptoms for years before getting appropriate support.

Importantly:
👉 EDS cannot be diagnosed with a single test
👉 Diagnosis usually involves clinical assessment, careful history, and sometimes referral to specialists

A GP plays a key role in initial assessment, coordination, and long-term care.

🩺 How Can the independent GPs consultung at HealthMint Help?

Our role is not to rush to a diagnosis — but to support you properly.

Your GP can:
• Take a detailed symptom and injury history
• Assess joint mobility and stability
• Review pain patterns, fatigue, and daily impact
• Consider hypermobility screening tools where appropriate
• Rule out or identify other contributing conditions
• Coordinate referrals to:
– Physiotherapists experienced in hypermobility
– Allied health professionals
– Specialists (e.g. rheumatology, genetics) when clinically indicated
• Support ongoing management, not just one-off appointments

Many patients benefit most from long-term, coordinated care, rather than a single consult.

Because these concerns are often complex, we recommend:

🕒 Longer GP Appointment (30 minutes or more)

✔ Multiple symptoms
✔ Chronic pain or fatigue
✔ Long medical history
✔ Concerns about EDS or hypermobility syndromes

If you’re unsure, our reception team can help you choose.

We believe:
• Symptoms are real — even when they’re hard to explain
• Good care takes time
• Being listened to is part of treatment
• Support doesn’t stop at diagnosis