Every morning I wake up with an achy stiff lower back & hips. Sometimes it radiates down my legs, usually the right one. It can be quitr painful but as soon as I move it wears off, although my right hip often feels a bit stiff but not enough to affect my day. Similar happens if I sit too long on the sofa with my legs curled up to the side. I'm able to exercise 4 times a week with no problems and am very active. I started HRT (2 pumps oestrogen) about 4 months ago and if anything it's worse since then, I think because I now sleep through the night instead of moving around tossing & turning like before. I also take menopace and have tried one of those pillows for side sleepers but it makes little difference. I did injure my back in an exercise class a couple of years ago which is when it started and although I recovered quickly I do occasionally "put it out", one time when bending down cleaning the bathroom, another time when getting down awkwardly from a bar stool. I'm 59 so wondered if this is just part & parcel of aging. Anyone else?