09/01/2026
“It’s just part of getting older.”
If you’ve been told your aches and pains are just your age, here’s what most providers won’t say: pain may become more common as we get older, but that doesn’t mean persistent pain should automatically be accepted as inevitable.
The truth - common doesn’t always mean normal.
Movement, sleep, inflammation, recovery, nutrition, old injuries, and underlying medical conditions can all play a role. Persistent or changing pain deserves to be evaluated, not simply blamed on another birthday.
This is what we do every day at Thrive in Saline.
What’s something you’ve been told is “just part of getting older”? Tell us in the comments. 👇