You might have habits right now that are causing knee osteoarthritis, and not even know it. Please read the information below and learn a few common mistakes made that can make this degenerative joint disease get worse, when the goal should be to prevent and stop the progression.
1. Bad posture a causes of knee pain. When the body is not aligned properly, it causes excess wear and tear on the joints and ligaments. Practice trying to keep your body even, when standing by keeping the back straight, knees bent slightly, abdominal muscles tight, and weight evenly distributed. To practice this when sitting, hold the upper body straight and shoulder back, your head facing forward, and both feet flat on the floor in front. Although it requires a lot of repetition, get into the habit it will become automatic.
2. Wearing shoes that provide little support. Some kind may look nice, but try them on and if they add unnecessary pressure to the lower extremities they are not good. Try to buy the majority of shoes from a store with knowledgeable staff who can help find the kind that fit the best and offer the most support.
3. Being overweight. Extra pounds increases the amount of pressure. As the load increases, there is an increased risk of developing injuries and each time a step is taken the cartilage has more pressure than it should, leading to early deterioration. Changing eating habits and beginning an exercise routine helps. There are support groups that can help and might be a great option.
Although this is a common problem in society, there are a number of steps you can take to reduce the risk. The doctor at Osteo Relief Institute will work with you to successfully manage this medical condition when you are not receiving treatment in the center. Taking action is the only way to make this happen.