However, the country was far from ready to take the issue of women's rights seriously, and the call for justice was the object of much ridicule. After the Civil War, Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Sojourner Truth fought in vain to have women included in new constitutional amendments giving rights to former slaves.
A Garrett Shepherd , NASM Elite Trainer , Fitness, answered. Sitting can make you stiff! Surprisingly, something as relaxing as sitting can make you very stiff. This is usually caused by the shortening of the hip flexors while you are in a sitting position for an extended period of time. Keep your hip flexors loose and if you have been sitting for a while, stretch your hip flexors when you get up.
Stiffness. Fibromyalgia can make you feel stiff. The stiffness may be most severe when you have been in the same position for a long period of time â for example, when you first wake up in the morning. It can also cause your muscles to spasm, which is when they contract (squeeze) tightly and painfully.n some cases, having the condition can lead to depression. This is because fibromyalgia can be difficult to deal with, and low levels of certain hormones associated with the condition can make you prone to developing depression. Depression can cause many symptoms, including: 1  constantly feeling low.