Joint hypermobility is a spectrum, so many people with the condition won’t experience any symptoms. Others might struggle with a range of issues, including joint pain, stiffness and frequent dislocation of joints.

“If you’ve ever looked over a photo of yourself and discovered that when you stand, you ‘lock’ out your legs or you can easily pull your thumb to your wrist, these are all indicators that you might be hypermobile,” explains Flynn.

“You can also check using the Beighton test which assesses factors such as whether you can bend your little finger back further than 90°. If you score four or more, it’s likely that you are hypermobile.”

The 9 signs of hypermobility, according to the Beighton test:

Being able to place flat hands on the floor with straight legs.
Being able to bend your left knee backwards more than 10°.
Being able to bend your right knee backwards more than 10°.
Being able to bend your left elbow backwards more than 10°.
Being able to bend your right elbow backwards more than 10°.
Being able to touch your forearm with your left thumb.
Being able to touch your forearm with your right thumb.
Being able to bend your left little finger backward past 90°.
Being able to bend your right little finger backward past 90°.

Hypermobility tends to be all about the joints, and because of that, some people can struggle with poor coordination, joint pain at night, poor balance and fatigue despite being well rested. If you’re concerned about any of these symptoms, always consult your GP.

Are you hypermobile? These are the 9 signs to watch out for – and what to do about it, according to physios