Why Do We Ache More As We Age?

Why Do We Ache More As We Age?

It’s common to associate getting older with stiffness, soreness, and “creaky” joints. But these sensations aren’t just a result of wear and tear. Increasingly, researchers understand that low-grade inflammation plays a key role in why we feel more achy, tense, or sore as we age—even without an injury.

Here’s what’s happening beneath the surface: