Joint stiffness : Stiffness is different than hyper laxity . The hand stiffness may be do to joint or tendon problems- this should be evaluated. The hyper laxity or double jointed should also be evaluated - there are medical conditions that could cause this.
Answered 10/22/2013
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Not Sure: I am not sure what you are having trouble with. Stiff fingers usually mean that they don't move easily, or feel tight or swollen when trying to move them. Double jointed individuals do not have "extra" joints, they tend to be very flexible which allows their joints to move in ways most people can't. Over use of flexible joints can cause some inflammation and stiffness. I hope this helps.
Answered 2/11/2013
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