Muscle, tendon & joint pain
Aching joints, stubborn tendon pain and widespread muscle pain, including fibromyalgia, are common in midlife. Hormonal change can play a part, and the right assessment and exercise plan can help.
Why pain can appear around menopause
Oestrogen helps keep tendons, muscles and joints healthy. As levels fall, tendons can become more vulnerable to overload and slower to recover, and joint aches (arthralgia) are a common menopausal symptom. Our physiotherapist explains tendon pain and joint pain in perimenopause and menopause.
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain, tenderness, fatigue and poor sleep. It is a long-term condition, and symptoms can overlap with — or be made worse by — menopausal changes. A careful assessment helps separate the two and target treatment.
How we can help
Musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy, available at our Shrewsbury clinic, focuses on assessment, graded loading exercises and practical advice to get you moving comfortably. Where hormones may be contributing, a specialist consultation can consider that alongside.
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Our specialists assess and treat muscle, tendon & joint pain at 8 UK clinics and online.
How we treat it
- MSK physiotherapy Assessment and a tailored exercise and loading plan for joint, tendon and muscle pain. Shrewsbury. About physiotherapy
- Specialist consultation A 45-minute assessment of whether hormonal change is part of the picture. About consultations
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Frequently asked questions
Can menopause cause joint pain?
Yes. Joint aches and stiffness are common in perimenopause and menopause, and falling oestrogen can make tendons more vulnerable to pain.
Do you treat fibromyalgia?
We can assess widespread muscle pain, look at how hormonal change may be affecting it, and offer physiotherapy to help you manage it.
From our knowledge library
Menopause, Physiotherapy and Tendinopathies
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Arthralgia During Perimenopause and Menopause
Arthralgia during perimenopause and menopause affects countless women, yet it remains one of the most under-discussed symptoms of hormonal transition. Arthralgia (joint…