18/10/2026
🌸 WORLD MENOPAUSE DAY | 18 OCTOBER 🌸
Menopause and Musculoskeletal Health:
Did you know that menopause can affect more than just your hormones? Changes in oestrogen levels can influence your muscles, joints, tendons and bones, potentially contributing to aches, stiffness and changes in physical function.
At Fylde Physio & Recovery, we want to help you understand these changes and feel confident staying active throughout menopause and beyond.
✨ Common musculoskeletal concerns during menopause include:
🔹 Joint pain and stiffness – discomfort in the knees, hips, shoulders and hands.
🔹 Lower back pain – persistent aches, reduced mobility and difficulty with everyday activities.
🔹 Muscle aches and reduced strength – changes in muscle mass and strength that can affect daily function.
🔹 Tendon problems – conditions such as Achilles tendinopathy, gluteal tendinopathy and rotator cuff-related shoulder pain.
🔹 Osteoporosis and bone health – declining oestrogen can contribute to bone loss and increased fracture risk.
🔹 Pelvic floor symptoms – bladder leakage, pelvic discomfort and changes in pelvic floor function may become more noticeable.
💪 How can physiotherapy help?
✔️ Individualised strengthening and resistance exercise programmes.
✔️ Targeted rehabilitation to improve joint mobility, flexibility and movement.
✔️ Support with managing persistent pain and returning to activities you enjoy.
✔️ Progressive loading programmes for tendon-related conditions.
✔️ Balance, strength and functional training to support bone health and reduce falls risk.
✔️ Pelvic health advice and referral to a specialist pelvic health physiotherapist when appropriate.
✔️ Practical advice to help you remain active, independent and confident.
🌿 Whether you're struggling with joint pain, a persistent tendon problem or reduced strength, we're here to support you.
DM for more information or book your consultation with Fylde Physio & Recovery 🫡💗
