Stay Safe From Knee Pain – Find Out How!!

Try to imagine a single day without your knees. 

Will you be able to go to the office? Can you work in the kitchen? Can you even get up from bed? The knee, after all is one of the largest joints in your body. Even a minor problem in your knees can cripple your life. While there are many kinds of medication available in the marketplace to fight knee pain, prevention is still better than cure.

So today, let’s talk about some simple ways to keep your knees pain-free. 

Preventing knee pain

1. Stretch well: When you perform stretching, the blood circulation to your calves, hamstring and ligaments increase. Stretching also adds flexibility and strength to the muscles. A flexible joint will be less susceptible to injuries caused by overuse. Try to do simple stretching exercises for 15 minutes before beginning your workout routine.  

2. Exercise regularly: You should do exercise at least 5 days a week. This will keep the bones and the muscles around them strong, stable and healthy. Staying active will also help to control weight and fortify your knees to sustain and overcome minor damage. The best exercise is aerobic exercise like walking, using a stationary bicycle, swimming or even mild jogging. Try to set aside at least 30 minutes of your day for the workout. 

3. Lose weight: Having excess weight puts enormous stress on your back, hips and especially on your knees. Your knees have to bear 2 to 4 times your weight for every step you take. So losing just 5kgs can help remove a lot of stress from your knees. This will prevent knee pain. 

4. Wear supportive footwear: If you care about your knees, then stop wearing high-heeled shoes. Such shoes don’t provide any support to the legs and end up straining the muscles and ligaments of the feet and knees. Instead, wear shoes that provide complete support to feet. Make sure that the heels are cushioned and the instep is strong. This will avoid straining your legs. 

5. Maintain proper posture: The more off-centre your body is, the more your leg muscles work to compensate. Chronic bad posture leads to muscle fatigue and strain on the knee joint. This increases the risk of knee pain. So while standing or sitting, keep your head centered on your shoulders. Keep your back straight. When you sleep on your side, keep a pillow between the knees. This will relieve stress on the knees and the back. Instead of being stiff (which actually puts strain on the back muscles) try to be in a relaxed and natural position when you sit, stand or walk. 

By Dr. Shabtab Khalid
Zilaxo Advanced Pain Solution

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