6. Your muscle pain could be an inflammatory condition
Those who are older than 65 should be evaluated periodically for inflammatory muscle conditions such as polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). It’s an inflammatory disorder that usually causes muscle pain and stiffness, especially when it comes to the shoulders. People over 65 are more prone to develop it.
The worst part? PMR symptoms show up overnight. If you’re over 65 and have trouble getting dressed all of a sudden or you can’t get in the car without help, you could have an inflammatory condition, namely polymyalgia rheumatica. Don’t neglect these signs and symptoms, especially if you’re in your golden years now.
