Are your joints stiff in the morning? Does pain wake you up at night?
On this episode of Monday Health Minutes, Melanie Shafer talks with Dr. Cindy Pinson, Section Chief for the Center of Senior Wellness at Valley Health, about joint pain — what’s normal aging and what could signal something more serious like arthritis.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Normal joint stiffness vs. warning signs
- Red flags like swelling, warmth, and nighttime pain
- What osteoarthritis really means
- Over-the-counter treatments that can help
- Topical options for joint pain relief
- Why movement is medicine
- When to consider joint replacement surgery
If joint pain is slowing you down, don’t ignore it. Valley Health is here to help you stay active and independent at every age.