Beat Morning Joint Stiffness With Movement

Do your joints feel stiff and sore every morning? Your body is trying to tell you something

important. But here's the good news: morning stiffness doesn't mean your joints are broken

or wearing out. It just means they need to move more. Why do joints get stiff?

When you sleep, your joints stay still for many hours. Inside each joint is a natural oil

called synovial fluid. This fluid keeps your joints moving smoothly,

like oil in a bike chain. But here's the problem: when you don't move for a long time,

this fluid gets thicker. That's why getting out of bed feels so hard at first.

The simple fix. You might think rest is the answer. Actually, it's the opposite.