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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 42 MIN

100. Why Your Body Hurts in Menopause (It’s Not Aging) with Dr. Wendy Chorny

from Functional Moms Podcast · host Raquel B. Cartagena and Kristin Brucker

Are you dealing with joint pain, injuries, or constant body aches and wondering if it’s just part of aging? It might not be.In this episode, Dr. Wendy Chorny explains the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause a condition that affects many women during perimenopause and menopause, leading to issues like frozen shoulder, elbow pain, tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and more. You’ll learn why these symptoms happen, how hormones play a major role, and what you can do to reduce pain, improve movement, and stay active.What You’ll Learn:✅ Why menopause-related body pain is so common✅ The connection between hormones and musculoskeletal health✅ Common conditions like frozen shoulder, tendonitis, and plantar fasciitis✅ The impact of menopause on bones, joints, and connective tissue✅ Best workouts for women over 40✅ How to start exercising even if you’re in pain✅ Supplements that support joint and tendon health✅ Simple ways to stay active and reduce injury riskConnect with Dr. Wendy Chorny:https://www.wendychorny.com/https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.WendyPhysicalTherapisthttps://www.instagram.com/dr.wendychorny/https://www.tiktok.com/@drwendy_physicaltherapy/https://www.facebook.com/wendychorny/More Episodes on Joint and Bone Health:https://youtu.be/bjeXXkEtGDk?si=EcD1A_8m0zWP8dqESupplement Store (25% OFF):https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-momsDon’t Forget:Follow on Apple Podcasts and SpotifySubscribe for more expert health content:https://www.youtube.com/@functionalmomspodcast/DISCLAIMERThis content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Wendy Chorny and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician.All viewers are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Wendy Chorny nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content.#menopause #menopausepain #jointpain #womenshealth #perimenopause #hormonehealth #musculoskeletal #fitnessover40 #healthyaging #osteoporosis #tendonitis #plantarfasciitis #frozenshoulder #painrelief #workoutforwomen #midlifefitness #hormonebalance #wellness #physicaltherapy #drwendychorny #functionalmomspodcastKeyword : menopause pain, musculoskeletal syndrome menopause, perimenopause symptoms, joint pain menopause, why body hurts after 40, frozen shoulder menopause, tendonitis menopause, plantar fasciitis menopause, hormone changes joint pain, estrogen and joint pain, menopause exercise, workouts for women over 40, fitness over 40 women, bone health menopause, osteoporosis prevention women, physical therapy menopause, injury recovery women, reduce joint pain naturally, women’s health menopause, hormone balance women, midlife fitness, aging vs menopause pain, connective tissue health, Dr Wendy Chorny, Functional Moms Podcast

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