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Does your body get tighter with age? Understanding the causes and solutions

According to a 2022 study, flexibility in the upper and lower body can decrease by approximately 6 degrees every decade after age 55. So, yes, your body does get tighter with age, but this decline isn't an inevitable sentence of immobility. Understanding the physiological changes at play is the first step toward combating stiffness and preserving your range of motion well into your golden years.

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Understanding What Causes Body Stiffness as You Get Older?

According to the National Council on Aging, nearly 80% of older adults have two or more chronic conditions, many of which can affect the musculoskeletal system. This makes understanding **what causes body stiffness as you get older?** a crucial step toward proactive health management and improved quality of life.

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Why do bodies get stiff with age? Understanding the causes and solutions

According to the National Institute on Aging, sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass, can begin as early as your 30s, contributing to a gradual increase in body stiffness. This common phenomenon begs the question: **Why do bodies get stiff with age?** and what can be done about it?

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