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.
What Is Muscle Stiffness? Muscle stiffness is a condition in which muscles feel tight and contracted rather than the usual supple state of muscles at rest. Itâs also called stiff muscles, rigidity, and in severe cases, spasticity. Muscle stiffness is a feeling of tension and contraction in the muscles. In other words, your muscles feel like they are always flexed. This stiffness may limit your normal range of motion. Sometimes muscles feel stiff after periods of vigorous use like athletic activities, physical labor, or weight lifting.