When you’re in your 50s or 60s, staying active is more than a lifestyle—it’s a path to healthy living. And if your body isn’t able to keep up with your active routines, it may be time to take a closer look at the realities that face midlife men.
Whether you’re crushing a morning hike in Forest Park, squeezing in nine holes before work, or chasing your kids (or grandkids) around the yard, your body has always helped you do what you love. But lately? You might feel like it’s slowing down.
Energy dips. Weight creeps up. Joints ache more after activity.
You might even wonder: Is this just aging—or is something else going on?
The answer could be hormonal. And in midlife men, testosterone plays a bigger role than many realize.
The Hormone–Weight–Joint Connection
Testosterone naturally declines with age—about 1% a year after your 30s. But for some men, that drop becomes more noticeable in their 50s and 60s.
When testosterone dips, a few key things happen:
- Muscle mass decreases
- Fat accumulation increases, especially around the belly
- Energy and motivation drop
- Joint support weakens
That extra weight can strain knees, hips, and ankles—especially if you’re still playing tennis, skiing, or hiking. Meanwhile, less muscle means less joint stability and more chance of injury. It’s a domino effect—and it often starts with hormone imbalance.
The Portland Approach: Proactive, Not Passive
At NW Regen, we see men every week who want to stay in the game—but are frustrated by the slow slide into fatigue, injury, or weight gain.
Our Men’s Health Assessment is designed to give you answers. We look at the full picture:
- Hormone levels
- Inflammation markers
- Musculoskeletal health
- Recovery capacity
- Lifestyle factors
From there, we create a personalized plan that might include nutrition support, hormone optimization, regenerative injections for joint support, or innovative tools like platelet-rich plasma injections (PRP) or prolotherapy. We also offer physician-assisted weight loss programs that are custom-tailored to your health needs.
At NW Regen, we’ll test to discover your hormone levels as well as other baseline measurements
that will help you to put your changing health first. Contact us today to get your labs done.
No Shame. Just Smart Strategy.
Let’s be real: a lot of men don’t talk about hormones. But this isn’t about “low T commercials” or overnight fixes.
It’s about understanding what’s going on under the hood—and doing something about it before pain or burnout take over.
Whether your goal is to keep skiing this winter or finally get your weight back under control, your hormone health matters.
And the sooner you address it, the better your chances of reclaiming your midlife momentum.
Ready to feel like yourself again?
Let’s map out a plan to help you move, recover, and thrive with confidence.
Schedule your men’s health consultation →
NW Regen
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