The Science of Joint Health: How to Keep Your Bones Strong for Life | Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein—orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine expert, and Associate Professor at Duke University—for a powerful and practical conversation about  bone and joint health across the lifespan. From the challenges of frozen shoulder and arthritis to the truth about running and menopause hormone therapy, this episode is your definitive guide to staying strong, mobile, and pain-free well into your 40s, 50s, and beyond.We cover:Why your joints and bones start changing after 30—and what to do about itThe difference between male and female aging (and why 50 hits women harder)The role of estrogen in health, inflammation, muscle mass, and osteoporosisThe truth about running and arthritis: myth vs. realityHow to actually build stronger bones: plyometrics, impact, and intensityWhy frozen shoulder happens and how to treat it earlyThe supplements Dr. Wittstein actually recommends (and which ones she used to dismiss)What we’re learning about GLP-1 medications and their surprising effect on bone and joint healthWhether you’re an athlete, a parent, or entering perimenopause, this conversation is a masterclass in movement longevity and joint and bone preservation.Who is Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein?Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein is an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Duke University specializing in sports medicine and women's joint health. As a leading researcher and clinician, she’s pioneered work on arthritis, adhesive capsulitis, and the role of hormones in bone and joint aging. She is also co-author of the upcoming book The Complete Bone and Joint Health Plan (May 2025), a practical guide for women who want to move well and stay strong at every stage of life.This episode is brought to you by:Puori – Code DRLYON for 20% off sitewide! → puori.com/DRLYONNeeded – Code DRLYON for 20% off your first order → thisisneeded.comBON CHARGE – Code DRLYON for 15% off! → boncharge.com/DRLYONDivi – Get 20% off your first order → diviofficial.com/DRLYONFind Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein at: Duke Health: https://www.dukehealth.org/find-doctors-physicians/jocelyn-ross-wittstein-md Instagram: @jocelyn_wittstein_mdThe Complete Bone and Joint Health Plan: Amazon and Barnes & Noble Find me at:Instagram: @drgabriellelyonTikTok: @drgabriellelyonFacebook: facebook.com/doctorgabriellelyonYouTube:youtube.com/@DrGabrielleLyonX (Twitter):

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The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show promotes a healthy world, and in order to have a healthy world, we must have transparent conversations. This show is dedicated to such conversations as the listener; your education, understanding, strength, and health are the primary focus. The goal of this show is to provide you with a framework for navigating the health and wellness space and, most importantly, being the champion of your own life. Guests include highly trustworthy professionals that bring both the art and science of wellness aspects that are both physical and mental. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a Washington University fellowship-trained physician who serves the innovators, mavericks, and leaders in their fields, as well as working closely with the Special Operations Military. She is the founder of the Institute of Muscle-Centric Medicine® and serves patients worldwide.