Quick! Put down your crossed legs!

Many middle-aged and elderly people experience knee pain

It is inconvenient to climb stairs, walk, and do housework

Most of these

It's because of osteoarthritis

There are more than 100 million osteoarthritis patients in my country

Osteoarthritis is also known as bone and joint disease. According to the data from the World Health Organization, there are more than 500 million osteoarthritis patients worldwide, and more than 100 million osteoarthritis patients in my country.

The most common symptoms of osteoarthritis include pain, joint stiffness, and limited mobility. This pain is often associated with squatting, kneeling, climbing, and going up and down stairs, which may cause pain in the affected joints. In addition, some patients have inflammation, which may cause joint stiffness and problems with walking, flexion, and extension.

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The incidence of osteoarthritis in people over 60 years old is as high as 62%. Currently, arthritis is becoming more common among young people, and even teenagers can suffer from it.

Many patients only go to the hospital when the pain becomes unbearable, but if arthritis is not treated in time, it may even lead to disability, so early diagnosis and treatment are crucial.

Experts warn: Crossing your legs or sitting for a long time may cause damage to your joints. In addition, excessive exercise may be counterproductive. Arthritis patients can choose to do light exercises such as walking, jogging, swimming, etc. to increase joint stability.

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Sedentary people are more likely to be active than healthy people

More likely to develop arthritis

The authoritative American medical journal "Journal of Orthopedics and Sports Physical Therapy" once published a study showing that sitting for a long time is more harmful to the knees than running.

The study eliminated the interference of factors such as weight and age, and after a series of corrections and adjustments, compared the differences in the incidence of osteoarthritis of the hip and knee joints among amateur leisure runners, sedentary people, and competitive runners.

Objective data tells us that people who sit for long periods of time are almost three times more likely to develop arthritis than those who regularly participate in healthy exercise.

Why do my knees hurt?

In our country, knee osteoarthritis is the most common.

There is a layer of cartilage on the contact surface of the two bones of the human thigh and calf, which can play a role in cushioning and protecting the joints.

Cartilage is different from bones. Bones can regenerate, but once cartilage is worn out, it is difficult to regenerate. Without the protection of cartilage, it will be painful when bones rub against each other when walking.

How to maintain joints in daily life?

1. Keep your joints warm and add more clothes, especially pants, when the temperature drops.

2. In daily life, avoid squatting or kneeling for long periods of time.

3. Try to climb stairs as little as possible, because climbing stairs significantly increases the load on the joints, which is not conducive to the protection of articular cartilage.

4. Friends who are too obese should control their weight appropriately for the sake of their joints.