If your knees ache when you stand up, your hips feel stiff in the morning, or your shoulders suddenly complain during everyday tasks, you are not imagining it - joint pain becomes very common during perimenopause and menopause. Falling estrogen levels can affect inflammation, muscle mass, hydration in the joints, and even pain sensitivity.
Written by Sandra Obrdalj - Certified Menopause Health Coach | Women’s Fitness Specialist