A member asked:

I'm 21. all my joints started to pop recently from everything between & including feet to sternum & shoulders from normal movement. why/how do i fix?

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Specializes in General Practice

Loose Joints: People with hypermobile joints might have joint hypermobility syndrome (jhs) with inherited laxity of ligament tissue. Ability to lock knees & put palms on floor can be sign of jhs. Osteopath should be able to diagnose. Mostly in females & can predispose to fibromyalgia. Solution is lean body mass & toned muscles. Yoga, swimming, & gentle weight training can stabilize joints & reduce laxity.

Answered 6/9/2013

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