03/30/2026
Perimenopause and menopause don’t just mess with sleep, mood, and hot flashes…they also sneakily target your joints. 😩
Morning stiffness, achy knees, hips, or shoulders, slower recovery from workouts, random new discomfort… sound familiar? You’re not imagining it. It’s real physiology.
Why? Estrogen doesn’t just vanish from your ovaries - it affects:
🦴 bones
💪 muscles
🦵 tendons & ligaments
🦿 cartilage
When it dips:
• inflammation rises
• collagen & tissue integrity drop
• muscles supporting joints decline
Translation: joints feel cranky, stiff, or unpredictable.
The good news? You can support them. Rebecca’s tips:
✔ Protein & anti-inflammatory foods
✔ Blood sugar balance
✔ Gentle, joint-focused movement like spinal waves & joint circles
Read the blog to learn more.
https://www.rebeccasnow.com/post/joint-pain-menopause-perimenopause