11/20/2025
We’re often told to “sit up straight” or “fix your posture” as if there’s one correct way to hold the body. For hypermobile clients, though, rigid posture rules can backfire. We need flexible postures throughout the day, not just one rigid perfect posture.
Hypermobility often means joints don’t have the same passive stability as others. Forcing yourself into a stiff “ideal” posture can actually create more pain by overloading already stressed tissues.
Instead, posture for hypermobile bodies is about variety. The best posture is the next posture. Movement: shifting, adjusting, changing positions, distributes forces so no one joint is stuck doing all the work.
Posture and Hypermobility tips:
- Swap static sitting for dynamic sitting (small fidgets are your friend).
- Use supportive tools (pillows, bolsters, or braces when needed).
- Focus on building strength and proprioception so your body naturally finds efficient positions.
- Use standing and sitting postures interchangeably.
Posture isn’t about perfection. It’s about adaptability, comfort, and giving your nervous system the message that your body is safe no matter the position.
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