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Is it bad to be double jointed?
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No??: You are 41 and doing ok? Have you seen cirque du soleil? Are you worried about arthritis or aches and pains? A wellness programs will begin to help most ailments.
Answered 4/19/2014
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No: No, not necessarily. The medical term for double jointed is ligamentous laxity and there are people who have it to some degree and don't have problems with it.
Answered 6/11/2017
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