Fix Hypermobility by Changing This One Position #practice

This video focuses on hypermobility, where I first show the wrong position and then demonstrate the correct position.

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Hypermobility often looks flexible, but flexibility without control can create problems. Many people don’t realize they are hypermobile because the wrong position can feel natural or even comfortable at first.

Over time, however, this lack of support can lead to instability, fatigue, and difficulty controlling movement.

In the first position shown, the joint moves past its ideal range. This is the wrong position for someone with hypermobility.

When joints lock or collapse into their end range, muscles stop doing their job, and the body relies on ligaments instead of muscular support. This reduces stability and increases strain.

In the second position, the posture is corrected. The joint is supported, balanced, and slightly backed away from its extreme range.

This correct position allows muscles to engage gently and provide control without stiffness or force.

The key with hypermobility is not to hold or tighten, but to find the middle. Control lives in the middle range, not at the end.

When you learn to recognize the difference between the wrong and right positions, movement becomes easier, safer, and more efficient.

This wrong-vs-right comparison helps you visually understand
Where hypermobility tends to collapse
How the correct position supports the joint
Why control matters more than flexibility

Many technique issues are actually stability issues. When joints are supported properly, the rest of the body doesn’t have to compensate. This improves comfort, endurance, and long-term joint health.

If you’ve been told you’re very flexible, struggle with instability, or feel tired quickly while practicing, hypermobility may be part of the picture.

Learning how to recognize and adjust these positions is an essential step toward healthier movement.

Watch the difference carefully and try the corrected position slowly. The goal is support, not restriction. Small changes in awareness can make a big difference.

Hi, I'm Helen Aun! I'm a peak performance coach, Alexander Technique teacher, and business mentor for pianists and piano teachers. With over 25 years of experience as a professional pianist and educator, I help musicians play with confidence and ease, and build successful careers.

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