Got Knee Pain?
Knee
pain is common, yet many people don't know what they can do to help
alleviate the pain, which can really put a strain on activities of daily
living.
Did you know that gaining weight puts a lot of extra
stress and strain on your knees? This is problematic, because our knees
are what must bear the brunt of those excess pounds. The added pressure
from the weight gain
increases wear and tear, contributing to osteoarthritis (OA).
THE GOOD NEWS IS, losing weight can help you take a load off, literally. One
study (Arthritis and Rheumatism, July 2005) found that every lost pound
subtracts four pounds of pressure from the knees for each step taken. In
practical terms, losing just 10 pounds means that each knee is
subjected to 48,000 fewer pounds of pressure for every mile walked. This is incredible!
If you're overweight, dropping a few excess pounds can reduce the wear
and tear on your knees. In addition to the benefits to your knees, losing just 5 percent to 10 percent
of your body weight can lower your odds of developing heart disease or
having a stroke. And when combined with exercising at a moderate level
of effort for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week, it can help prevent or
delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Dropping a few pounds can significantly decrease knee pain, while improving overall health! |
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