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Causes of Morning Stiffness

Written by Jodi Helmer

Medically Reviewed by David Zelman, MD on July 09, 2025

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Harvard Medical School: "What makes my joints stiff in the morning?"

Hospital for Special Surgery: “Ankylosing Spondylitis: An Overview.”

Arthritis Research & Therapy: “Reappraisal of the diagnostic and prognostic value of morning stiffness in arthralgia and early arthritis: results from the Groningen EARC, Leiden EARC, ESPOIR, Leiden EAC and REACH.”

Current Medical Research and Opinion: “Economic burden of fatigue or morning stiffness among patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a retrospective analysis from real-world data.”

Cleveland Clinic: "Waking Up Stiff? How 'Morning Gel' Can Affect Your Joints + Tips for Relief."

Spondylitis Association of America: “Most Common Symptoms.”

Arthritis Foundation: “When It’s Time to See a Doctor for Joint Pain.”

Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Healthcare: “Rheumatoid arthritis: Medication to prevent joint damage.”

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice: “A 12-week Baduanjin Qigong exercise improves symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis: A randomized controlled trial.”

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