Why do joints hurt when not moving?

Pain is an interpretation by the brain of specific stimuli. The stimuli that get interpreted as pain by the brain are mechanical, thermal, and chemical. read more

Thermal stress is not usually an issue for joints, but even when not moving the tissue will respond to cold and heat and can report pain if overly cold or hot. Imagine being frozen or burned. This is not likely what you were asking about. read more

I know that some people dont get relief from lying or sitting but I haven't run across anyone yet that has WORSE pain when doing these things. Its like a severe burning, searing pain in my low back and down my legs. read more

Joint pain is extremely common. In one national survey, about one-third of adults reported having joint pain within the past 30 days. Knee pain was the most common complaint, followed by shoulder and hip pain, but joint pain can affect any part of your body, from your ankles and feet to your shoulders and hands. read more