
09/09/2025
Still waking up with stiff joints?
You stretch.
You walk it off.
You take ibuprofen.
But the stiffness keeps coming back.
Here’s what most people miss:
Joint stiffness usually isn’t about age or bad luck.
It’s about inflammation, inactivity, and how your body moves (or doesn’t).
You might notice:
🛌 Morning stiffness that lasts over 30 minutes
🦵 Knees or hips that feel “stuck” after sitting
🔥 Swelling, warmth, or redness in joints
⚠️ Pain that worsens through the day
🔊 Grinding or clicking sounds when you move
The 2 most common causes?
➡️ Osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear of cartilage)
➡️ Rheumatoid arthritis (your immune system attacking your joints)
Some joints loosen up with gentle movement.
Others signal an underlying problem needing treatment.
What helps most people feel better:
💪 150 minutes of low-impact activity per week
🌡 Heat in the morning, cold after activity
🥗 Anti-inflammatory foods like salmon, berries, and turmeric
🛏 7–9 hours of sleep to support joint recovery
⚖️ Losing even 5 lbs takes 20 lbs of pressure off your knees
Still feeling stuck?
There are medical treatments that target joint pain directly:
💉 Cortisone or HA injections to reduce pain
🩺 Physical therapy to restore movement
🧬 Regenerative medicine (PRP or stem cells) for long-term relief
If your stiffness hasn’t improved in 2–3 weeks…
If it’s affecting your work or sleep…
Get it checked. Don’t wait.
At Core Medical & Wellness, our doctors treat the root cause—not just the symptoms.
Appointments available this week.
Call (201) 729-0001 or book online.
Take the first step toward moving freely again. Your joints will thank you.
Sources:
- https://coremedicalwellness.com/stiff-joints-complete-guide-treatment-options/