Many Australians with hypermobility joints don’t realise the hidden risks behind being “double-jointed.” Beyond flexibility, hypermobile joints can lead to chronic pain, instability, and movement dysfunction if left unmanaged. In this guide, we explore the causes, symptoms, and long-term effects of joint hypermobility—and show how targeted strength and stability training through Functional Patterns can protect your joints and improve full-body movement.

Curious about ketamine for pain management? Evidence shows limited long-term benefits. Explore why resolving biomechanical dysfunction through Functional Patterns provides a more effective and drug-free solution.

Discover how Functional Patterns Melbourne uses evidence-based, non-surgical treatments to address the root causes of lower back pain. Learn about common causes, treatment options, and real patient results that deliver lasting relief

Learn how Functional Patterns principles improve subscapularis muscle tendon function. By addressing posture, spinal rotation, and integrated movement patterns, this approach helps prevent tendinosis, tendon tears, and shoulder pain while restoring long-term shoulder mobility.

Discover how Functional Patterns helps relieve TFL muscle tightness, addressing root causes of tensor fasciae latae pain and improving hip mobility and overall body mechanics.

Learn to identify and treat a hypertonic or weak pelvic floor. Explore causes, symptoms, and effective exercises to strengthen or relax pelvic floor muscles for long-term health and comfort.

Discover how Functional Patterns training supports joint health and stability for those with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Learn strategies to improve posture, balance, and movement control while safely managing hypermobility through targeted exercise principles.

At Functional Patterns Melbourne, our scoliosis exercises target the underlying movement dysfunctions that drive scoliosis, helping clients achieve long-term results without braces or surgery.

If you’ve ever felt pain under your shoulder blade, a stabbing pain between your shoulder blades, or an ache below the scapula, you’re not alone. These sensations are incredibly common and often linked to postural imbalances or dysfunctional movement patterns.

The more we learn about why the spine shifts like this in the first place and how to straighten scoliosis naturally.