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Not exercising and gaining weight also end up becoming torture for the knees. Even inappropriate footwear can be the cause. Specialists see situations daily in their consultations that reduce the quality of life and, many times, there are effective remedies. We tell you 6 reasons why your knees hurt and how to fix it. Keep reading!
The pain of growing up too fast
There are children and adolescents who suffer from localized knee pain in the anterior face of the joint. It usually appears when they are sitting, stretching their legs to get more comfortable or getting up. For these young people, the stairs become their worst enemy, especially going down them, and MRI studies usually do not detect any problem. In fact, a growth spurt close to the time the pain started is also often present, along with poor habits (such as poor posture) or abuse in intense sports.
When the level of training exceeds you
Once past adolescence, that one has pain in the knees is a possibility that continues to be a reality. This usually happens to people who prepare physical tests in a short time, such as those that must be overcome to access the State security forces and bodies.
By resorting to self-designed training routines, the knees suffer at an extreme level. In many cases, they have not previously led a very active life and the pain is caused by overexertion. When this happens, it is recommended to slow down, as it could lead to an injury that requires surgical treatment.
From a sedentary lifestyle to ‘running’
Exercising is one of the best gifts you can give your health, but it’s best not to go from a sedentary lifestyle to preparing to run marathons. The joints of people who do not successfully transition to an active life can suffer quite a bit.
These cases are seen above all in middle-aged people, so the cartilage damage may be present silently and sometimes they suffer from some degree of misalignment of the lower limbs that makes them unfit for any sport (especially the most demanding ones).
On the other hand, being overweight is one of the risk factors that has the greatest impact on the hip, knee and ankle: it accelerates cartilage degeneration and the appearance of osteoarthritis.
An MRI diagnoses meniscus damage and bone edema, a sign that a weight greater than the body can bear has been carried. However, experts recommend rest, physical therapy and a calm return to physical activity. In addition to losing weight and eating a balanced diet.
When the knee ‘works too hard’
This is the case of mechanics, plumbers, bricklayers and other professionals who usually work on their knees and squats, or who handle a lot of weight every day.
It is common to see these types of middle-aged people in consultation with pain in the inner area of the knee when bending over, with episodes of swelling and a sensation of hooking at certain times. The most typical problem is degenerative meniscal tear, a natural condition associated with joint aging, which under lighter load conditions would go unnoticed clinically.
Another factor that influences the wear of the knees is footwear. An appropriate use to the needs of each person can significantly reduce joint pain. In the case of those who suffer from an imbalance in the femorotibial axes, it is recommended to place wedges in the shoes to prevent or slow down pain and joint degeneration. In this way, the imbalance is corrected and surgery is avoided.
Osteoarthritis as a sign of age
Over the years, so-called ‘degenerative diseases’ can appear. Osteoarthritis surrounds the knees until the metabolic changes caused by aging translate into a painful reduction in the thickness of the cartilage. It also worsens its texture, and the ability to transmit loads deteriorates.
As the disease progresses, the joint deforms and widens in an attempt to increase the surface area to decrease pressure, which causes loss of mobility and causes popping sounds. These patients complain of morning numbness, which improves as the day goes on, and pain with mild to moderate stress. There may be stages without symptoms that alternate with other very annoying ones, with crises of pain and inflammation.
It is recommended, after consultation with the specialist, to maintain healthy lifestyle habits such as not gaining weight, doing regular physical activity, physiotherapy and taking anti-inflammatories during the essential time when a crisis occurs.
Arthritis, from inflammation to prosthetics
Rheumatoid arthritis affects many organs simultaneously, in addition to the joints. They are defined by an autoimmune problem that, if not treated properly, can quickly destroy the joint.
This type of patient presents with pain, swelling, and numbness that take a long time to improve once the patient gets going.
The growing need to remain active and with a good quality of life until advanced ages motivate the implantation of prostheses among the elderly when conservative treatment fails and the knee is worn out.
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