Re: Is this normal for a 56 year old?
I'm a long way from 56 but your neck/arms sound like your muscles are tense to me, I have a bad back but know them aches and pains. If you can see someone who does manipulation (I've forgotten the name!) basically the ones who crack your neck and back, also maybe get some heat on the areas to loosen the muscles.
My knees don't seem much better than yours, and I'm only 21!! If it's bothering you maybe see your doc?
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