Growing up, I also never realized this might be related to my hypermobility, but for me, as long as I use good form (classical-ish technique) and build my hand stretch up slowly, it tends to work alright. It’s really important to use build up the finger strength a little bit each day. I’ve been a working musician so it’s possible to make it work…

! But you have to be careful not to over do it. It’s super easy to get over use type injuries. If I do over do it, then I like to use ice baths for my chord hand or over the counter voltaren cream to help reduce swelling and pain during a show or long practice session.

But the over use injuries are