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.
4/ Choose suitable shoes
We tend to forget, but the shoes you wear can have a noticeable impact on the health of your knees! The stresses your feet are subjected to affect your knees, hips, and even your back.
To prevent and reduce knee pain, it is advisable to avoid the following:
- Pumps and high heels that shorten the calves
- wedge shoes
- Ballerinas that do not provide sufficient arch support
- Shoes with pointed toes
- Running shoes, apart from the exercise of
Instead, choose comfortable shoes without high heels that you feel comfortable in.
5/ Do not transport heavy loads
We know that carrying suitcases, shopping bags, and other heavy objects can cause back pain. But did you know that these strains can also aggravate your knee pain?
If your knees are sore due to an injury or osteoarthritis, avoid aggravating your condition by carrying heavy loads. Get help and limit these unreasonable restrictions as much as possible.
