- How do I stop morning stiffness?
- What diseases cause morning stiffness?
- Why do I wake up stiff and sore every morning?
- How long is morning stiffness?
How do I stop morning stiffness?
Fortunately, there are some ways you can prevent or reduce the amount of morning stiffness you experience.
- Sleep. Be sure you get plenty of deep sleep. ...
- Your Mattress. Consider the condition of your mattress. ...
- Gentle Stretching. ...
- Hot shower. ...
- Be active. ...
- Eat well. ...
- Take your medicine.
What diseases cause morning stiffness?
Morning stiffness is a symptom of several types of arthritis, including osteoarthritis (OA), the common type many people get as they age.
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It's also a warning sign of inflammatory types of arthritis such as:
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- Psoriatic arthritis (PsA)
- Ankylosing spondylitis (AS)
Why do I wake up stiff and sore every morning?
Scientists have discovered that we wake up stiff and achy because our body's natural ibuprofen has not kicked in yet. As day darkens into night, the circadian clocks in joint tissue suppress inflammation and also the body's production of anti-inflammatory proteins, our natural pain-dampeners.
How long is morning stiffness?
Morning stiffness usually lasts less than 1 hour. Stiffness returns at the end of the day or after periods of activity.