Pain Management for Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome

Treatment of Associated Problems

Fidgety legs syndrome is when you have butterfly feelings of twitching in the muscles or cramps. These can often be relieved by stretching the legs, pressing your feet against the tailboard of the bed, using a hot water bottle on the muscles or joints and taking a couple of Paracetamol before going to bed.

'Flu like symptoms often occur when the thoracic spine becomes stiff. Passive or active mobilising techniques of the spinal and rib joints can alleviate the symptoms.

In Difficult Situations

Remember to fidget. If you are having extensive dental work performed, tell the dentist about your hypermobility and ask him / her to allow you regular breaks so that you may close your mouth and move your neck to prevent post treatment pain.

On long car journeys its is very important to stop, get out of the vehicle, stretch and walk a short distance to relieve stiffness and muscle aching, before resuming the journey.

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