Observe 5 symptoms of osteoarthritis and check them urgently to prevent further damage
As we age, the risk of osteoarthritis increases. Observe 5 symptoms of osteoarthritis and check them urgently!
Osteoarthritis is often diagnosed in older age, but did you know that some people may begin to show signs of early-stage knee osteoarthritis in their youth? Observe yourself.
Causes of osteoarthritis
: Results from the degeneration of cartilage on the joint surfaces, affecting the shape, structure, and function of joint bones and surrounding areas.
How to know if you're experiencing knee osteoarthritis?
Check for these symptoms:
- Knee stiffness or joint tightness: Stiffness, especially in the morning, lasting more than 30 minutes.
- Knee creaking: Audible creaking sounds in the knee during movement.
- Bone tenderness: Tenderness when pressing on the knee joint bones, often along the joint line.
- Joint enlargement: Deformity, such as bowlegs or knock-knees, with uneven muscle atrophy around the knee.
- No warmth: Absence of warmth or heat, unlike inflammatory conditions like gout or rheumatoid arthritis.
If you have two or more of these symptoms, you may have osteoarthritis.
If you're experiencing knee pain, avoid these 5 habits that unknowingly damage your knees to prolong knee health:
- Leg crossing: Frequent leg crossing twists the knee, leading to pain, especially in the crossed leg.
- Prolonged squatting: Activities like gardening or washing clothes in a squatting position severely compress the knee joint.
- Wearing high heels all day: Shifts weight to the toes, straining the spine and knees.
- Prolonged standing or walking: Causes knee strain, leading to knee locking and increased back arch, resulting in knee and back pain.
- Excess weight: Increases pressure on the knee joint, accelerating cartilage wear.
Maintain strong knees with integrated care, reducing inflammation and pain, and improving knee flexibility.
Massage stimulates blood circulation and relieves knee pain.
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- Physiotherapy: Treats muscle, joint, and bone conditions to restore physical function with modern equipment.
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