Stiff joints are something most of us experience at some point in life — and certainly the risk increases as we hit old age. But why does this happen so often? Is it part of the aging process. Well, one reason is that as we age, our cartilage —…...
Aching joints experienced by senior citizens is all part of the aging process. As you age, your cartilage, the spongy material that protects the ends of your bones, begins to dry out and stiffen. Your body also makes less synovial fluid, the stuff that acts like oil to keep your joints…...