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When one or more joints can move through a wider range of motion than usual.

If you have pain, try pain relievers you can buy without a prescription. Strength training the muscles around the joint as well as ice, heat, and braces or tape on the joints may help.

See a healthcare professional right away if a joint:

• Is stuck out of its usual place, also called dislocated.
• Hurts badly.

See a healthcare professional if a joint:

• Is painful or stiff.
• Is swollen.
• Seems to be injured.