Exploring the Acute and Dynamic Relationships Between Movement and Pain in Older Adults With Musculoskeletal Pain

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effect of brief bouts of intermittent walking on bodily pain, pain during movement, and how the body adapts to musculoskeletal pain in older adults.

Inclusion Criteria: * Community-dwelling men and women * Answer yes to the following question: Have you experienced any musculoskeletal pain (pain affecting joints, bones, ligaments, tendons or muscles) in the past month? Exclusion Criteria: * Cardiovascular issues such as uncontrolled blood pressure over 150/99 mmHg, heart failure, or history of acute myocardial infarction; * Angina in the last month (squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness, or pain in chest) * Serious systemic disease or condition (e.g., severe osteoarthritis, injury) that restricts normal daily activities * Neurological disease (e.g., Parkinson's Disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy) * Serious psychiatric conditions (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) or hospitalization within the preceding year for psychiatric illness * Known peripheral neuropathy * Chronic opioid use (defined as ≥ 90 days) * Unable to walk for 6 minutes without assistive devices Session exclusion criteria: • Participants will be asked to not participate in vigorous or unaccustomed exercise 48 hours prior to each study session.