Hypermobility: How do I stop my joints from popping out of place? (Subluxations and Dislocations)
HypermobiliPT
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Do your joints pop out of place—even when you're trying to be careful? For people with hypermobility, subluxations and dislocations can feel unpredictable, painful, and sometimes dismissed by providers who just don’t get it.
In this video, we break down why this happens in conditions like hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD)—and what you can actually do about it.
You’ll learn:
What subluxations and dislocations really mean
Why certain joints (like shoulders, knees, ribs) are more at risk
The daily movements that often trigger instability
Smart supports that help your nervous system feel safer
How a progressive strength and proprioception program can change the game
Here at Healthy Consumer PT, we specialize in helping people with connective tissue disorders move with more confidence—and less fear.
✨ Gentle strength. Regulated nervous systems. Informed care. That’s our jam.
Join our FREE, private community for hypermobility tips, encouragement, and the latest research
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TIMECODES:
00:00 Introduction
01:35 Why This Is So Common with hEDS and HSD
02:20 Definitions: Subluxation vs. Dislocation
04:10 Why Certain Joints Are More Vulnerable
06:55 The Foundational Role of the SI Joint
09:25 The Rib Puzzle
10:20 High-Risk Movements to Avoid
13:05 What Not to Do with the Knee
13:45 Passive Solutions That Help
15:00 Foot Foundations: Don’t Skip Orthotics
16:40 Do Braces Make You Weaker?
17:00 The Real Fix: Exercise
18:20 Lying Down: The Best Place to Start
20:00 The Right Progression Path
21:00 Don’t Skip the Core: Pelvic Muscle Importance
22:10 Final Thoughts & Encouragement
22:55 Like, Share & Subscribe
#Hypermobility #hEDS #HSD #JointInstability #Subluxation #Dislocation #ChronicPain #PhysicalTherapy #HealthyConsumerPT
16 Comments
You said you would I don't know how who it can help or if it helped me to find the help I need ?
If I feel my left shoulder and my cervical instability issues are correlated.
In your experience, do you feel this is nerve compression / tension therefore causing the shoulder pain or should be treated separately from UCI?
Cheers mate
Hypermobility: How do I stop my joints from popping out of place? (Subluxations and Dislocations)
HypermobiliPT
3,188 views
Do your joints pop out of place—even when you're trying to be careful? For people with hypermobility, subluxations and dislocations can feel unpredictable, painful, and sometimes dismissed by providers who just don’t get it.
In this video, we break down why this happens in conditions like hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD)—and what you can actually do about it.
You’ll learn:
What subluxations and dislocations really mean
Why certain joints (like shoulders, knees, ribs) are more at risk
The daily movements that often trigger instability
Smart supports that help your nervous system feel safer
How a progressive strength and proprioception program can change the game
Here at Healthy Consumer PT, we specialize in helping people with connective tissue disorders move with more confidence—and less fear.
✨ Gentle strength. Regulated nervous systems. Informed care. That’s our jam.
Join our FREE, private community for hypermobility tips, encouragement, and the latest research
EDS Community: https://hypermobilipt.com/
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT: https://hcpt.intakeq.com/booking
👇 Subscribe for science-backed tips and encouragement for living well with hypermobility, chronic pain, and nervous system overwhelm.
Enjoyed the anatomy visuals? Check out zygotebody.com for more info!
TIMECODES:
00:00 Introduction
01:35 Why This Is So Common with hEDS and HSD
02:20 Definitions: Subluxation vs. Dislocation
04:10 Why Certain Joints Are More Vulnerable
06:55 The Foundational Role of the SI Joint
09:25 The Rib Puzzle
10:20 High-Risk Movements to Avoid
13:05 What Not to Do with the Knee
13:45 Passive Solutions That Help
15:00 Foot Foundations: Don’t Skip Orthotics
16:40 Do Braces Make You Weaker?
17:00 The Real Fix: Exercise
18:20 Lying Down: The Best Place to Start
20:00 The Right Progression Path
21:00 Don’t Skip the Core: Pelvic Muscle Importance
22:10 Final Thoughts & Encouragement
22:55 Like, Share & Subscribe
#Hypermobility #hEDS #HSD #JointInstability #Subluxation #Dislocation #ChronicPain #PhysicalTherapy #HealthyConsumerPT
TIMECODES:
00:00 Introduction – Why this is so common in hEDS/HSD
01:35 You're not alone: why providers often miss this
02:20 What’s the difference between subluxation and dislocation?
04:10 Why joints like the shoulder, hip, knee, and ribs go out
06:55 Your SI joint is the foundation—why it matters so much
09:25 Why ribs “pop” and what to understand about the pain
10:20 Movements that put your joints at risk (and how to fix them)
13:05 Why pivoting and sudden steps can mess up your knee
13:45 Passive support options that actually help (tape, braces, compression)
15:00 Foot mechanics matter! Orthotics 101 for hypermobility
16:40 Are braces making you weaker? (Short answer: not if done right)
17:00 The long-term fix: Strength + Proprioception
18:20 Start on the floor: early-phase exercise tips
20:00 The smart progression (lying → seated → standing → dynamic)
21:00 Pelvis first! Core strength is your launchpad
22:10 Encouragement + how to find the right therapist
22:55 Support the channel ❤ Like, share, subscribe!