Menopause Joint Pain: Causes and Ways to Find Relief

If you’ve ever woken up feeling like your knees, hips, or shoulders spent the night running a marathon without telling you, welcome to menopause. You’re not imagining it. Joint pain is extremely common during perimenopause and menopause. Studies suggest that up to 70% of women notice new or worsening joint discomfort during this time. So what’s going on, and what can you do about it? Let’s break it down.