If your knees, hips, shoulders or fingers have started feeling stiff, achy or inflamed during perimenopause, you’re not imagining it — and you’re certainly not alone.

In this episode of Thriving in Menopause, Prevention editor Zoe Meunier speaks with exercise scientist and nutritionist Amelia Phillips about why joint pain often appears during the menopausal transition — and what women can do to support their bodies through it, with loads of practical, evidence-based advice to help you move with more confidence and comfort during this stage of life.

Amelia Phillips is an accredited exercise scientist, nutritionist, and one of Australia’s leading health and fitness experts. With more than 25 years of experience in the health industry and a familiar face in Australian media, she specialises in helping people improve their physical and mental wellbeing through sustainable movement, nutrition and lifestyle strategies.