Denise:

My Dr. told me hot showers  in the morning helps my muscles and I exercise a
lot but during the past month my muscles have become tighter.  Could this be
from aging or my weight gain or both?  I am not heavy but my body may not be
adjusting to my weight.  I had a problem during the weekend when I was
walking and my back stiffened up on me and I don't know why.  I am
considering going to an orthopedic Dr. Has this happened to anyone else?

Stephen Allman