How Progesterone Can Cause Pain During Menopause & More
Are you noticing more frequent injuries or joint pain during your workouts as you transition into perimenopause or menopause? You’re not alone, and there’s a biological reason behind pain during menopause. In this video, Susan Winograd, founder and owner of Pelvicore Rehab & Wellness, breaks down the connection between hormonal changes, specifically declining levels of progesterone, and increased risk of exercise-related injuries, joint inflammation, and tissue stiffness.
You’ll learn:
✅ What progesterone does for your joints
✅ How hormonal shifts affect flexibility and recovery
✅ Why joint dryness and irritation may be worsening
✅ The real reason you’re feeling more pain during exercise
Video Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:05 Pain during menopause and exercise injuries
00:37 Hormonal changes and joint health
01:11 Progesterone and inflammation
01:34 Loss of flexibility in menopause
01:47 Joint dryness, irritation, and pain
02:13 How to stay active during menopause
02:30 Outro and what’s next
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