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Introduction As we move beyond the age of 40, it is common to notice subtle but meaningful changes in joint comfort, flexibility, and overall mobility. Years of daily movement, occupational strain, recreational activity, and natural age-related wear can contribute to occasional joint discomfort and stiffness that were once easy to ignore. While these changes are …
Joint stiffness has a way of quietly reshaping daily life after 40. Movements that once felt effortless—getting out of bed, bending to tie shoes, standing after sitting too long—can suddenly feel slow, tight, and uncomfortable. For many people, this change is not dramatic at first. Instead, it builds gradually, often dismissed as “normal aging,” until …