Joint Stiffness

Affects: Joints · Musculoskeletal

Mild

Severity

Chronic

Duration

Joints

Body Part

Musculoskeletal

📖What is Joint Stiffness?

Joint stiffness is a reduced ability to move a joint freely, often accompanied by a sensation of tightness that is most noticeable after periods of rest or first thing in the morning. It may improve with movement or persist throughout the day depending on the cause.

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