3/ Avoid being overweight
Did you know that being overweight, and especially being obese, is a worsening factor for knee pain? This can be explained quite simply. In fact, when you walk, your knees experience a force equivalent to 3 to 6 times your body weight. If this force is too high, you can imagine how much this force is accentuated!
The result is greater wear and tear on the knee: increased pain and an increased risk of osteoarthritis in overweight people.
If you’re concerned, consider adjusting your diet and lifestyle to help you lose those extra pounds weighing on your knees! Of course, a doctor can help you with this.
