Connie recently celebrated her 45^th birthday. She feels okay most of the day, but in the morning, for about a half hour after she gets out of bed, all of her joints feel stiff. This is due to

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As we age, our body's production of collagen decreases and the existing collagen fibers become less organized and weaker, leading to stiffness of joints in the morning. This is a typical sign of osteoarthritis, which is a common degenerative joint disease that occurs due to wear and tear of the joints over time. Sprains and torn ligaments are typically caused by acute injuries, while nerve damage leads to numbness and tingling sensations, not joint stiffness.

Connie Recently Celebrated Her 45th Birthday

Connie Recently Celebrated Her 45^th Birthday