
By Dr Rod Hughes
03.08.22
Rheumatologist
Polymyalgia rheumatica: is your muscle stiffness age or immuno-related?
For many elderly individuals, aches and muscle stiffness are a common, even daily, occurrence. However, whilst this can be a normal sign of ageing, sudden stiffness can be indicative of immune-musculoskeletal conditions like polymyalgia rheumatica. Dr Rod Hughes, highly esteemed rheumatologist, explains more.