ADHD Experts Podcast 560- How Joint Hypermobility Links Neurodivergence, Chronic Pain, Inflammatory Disorders, and Anxiety
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Jun 24, 2025 Dr. Jessica Eccles, a researcher at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, delves into the fascinating links between joint hypermobility and neurodivergent conditions like ADHD and autism. She highlights how physical symptoms often accompany these conditions, shedding light on chronic pain and anxiety. The discussion covers the importance of a holistic healthcare approach, exploring how diet and exercise can aid recovery. Dr. Eccles also addresses the need for better training in the medical community regarding these connections for improved diagnosis and treatment.
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Joint Hypermobility's Broad Impact
- Joint hypermobility is linked to brain and body conditions, not just flexible joints.
- Differences in connective tissue affect cardiovascular, neurological, and psychiatric symptoms.
Brain Differences in Hypermobile People
- Brain imaging shows hypermobile people have altered amygdala and frontal cortex activity.
- This reflects a tug of war between emotion and control centers linked to anxiety and ADHD.
Hypermobile Link to Neurodivergence
- Neurodivergent people are four times more likely to be hypermobile.
- Hypermobile connective tissue may explain common physical symptoms in neurodivergence.
