456 | The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause: Why Your Joints and Tendons Suddenly Feel 10 Years Older
About this episode
The episode discusses the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause and offers management strategies for affected women.
In this episode of the Optimal Body podcast, Doctors of Physical Therapy, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, explore the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause, a cluster of symptoms including joint pain, stiffness, frozen shoulder, and muscle loss affecting women aged 40–60. They explain how declining estrogen disrupts connective tissue repair, collagen synthesis, and inflammation regulation. The hosts emphasize these symptoms reflect real physiological changes, not weakness or normal aging. They offer practical management strategies, including progressive resistance training, mobility work, improved sleep, targeted nutrition, and medical options like hormone replacement therapy, empowering women to navigate menopause confidently and maintain strength and resilience.
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