Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause | Why You Feel “Older” Overnight
DocJenFitApril 13, 202600:30:19

Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause | Why You Feel “Older” Overnight

Feeling "older" overnight?! Have you heard about the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause? In this episode from The Optimal Body podcast, Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom, Doctors of Physical Therapy, explore this syndrome, a cluster of symptoms including joint pain, stiffness, frozen shoulder, and muscle loss affecting women aged 40–60. We emphasize how these symptoms reflect real physiological changes, not weakness or normal aging, while offering practical management strategies to navigate menopause confidently and maintain strength and resilience.

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03:35 - Defining the Syndrome & Common Symptoms
05:25 - Prevalence and Impact of Symptoms
06:30 - Perimenopause and Early Changes
07:17 - Estrogen Decline and Tissue Recovery
08:35 - Tendons, Overuse, and Hormonal Impact
13:19 - Frozen Shoulder: Causes and Research
15:24 - Emerging Research on Estrogen and Frozen Shoulder
18:33 - Tendinitis, Joint Pain, and Muscle Loss
19:34 - Importance of Resistance Training
22:45 - Rehab Principles for Pain
24:50 - Recovery, Sleep, and Accountability
26:55 - Hormone Replacement Therapy & Medical Options

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