According to experts, if you have pain, swelling, or any problem in the knee, then you should see a doctor immediately. This can be an early symptom of some serious knee problems.
More than 150 million Indians are suffering from knee problems. Out of which 4 crore people need a knee replacement. It is believed that the disease of knee arthritis in Indians is 15 times more than in Western countries. These diseases of knee arthritis are due to genetic reasons and such lifestyle in Indians, women suffer more than men. Doctors say that women are also more prone to knee injuries and osteoarthritis. Women’s knees are more sensitive, and they also feel more pain than men.
Dr. Miten Sheth, Orthopedist at The Knee Clinic in Mumbai told Tv9 that there are ways women can protect their knee health even if they don’t want to get their knees treated. With excessive use of the knees, injuries occurring around them can be prevented. Doctor Sheth says that by taking care of these things, arthritis can also be treated better.
What can you do to keep your knees healthy?
Do low-impact exercises: Cardiovascular activities like swimming and cycling are beneficial to protecting the cartilage of the knees. And it can also prove to help prevent future damages.
Maintain a balanced weight: Excess body weight puts a lot of pressure on the knees. Even losing five kilos can make a big difference.
Be active every day: Physical activity prevents the hardening of the muscles. And the size of the muscles remains the same, which can protect the knee from injury in the future.
Mixed exercise routines: Movements that put repeated pressure on your knees can increase your risk of knee problems.
Strengthen your core: Focus on upper and lower leg muscle exercises that strengthen your hamstrings, quadriceps, gluteus muscles, and hip flexors.
keep these things in mind
Be careful: when playing sports that require you to suddenly start, stop, or maintain balance, such as basketball or football.
Avoid over-zealousness: Zumba, functional workouts that involve jumping, squatting and rapid back and forth, and yoga asanas such as Suryanamaskar, Vajrasana, and Padmasana make knee pain (above and around the knee) bigger or worse can.
Tip: If you have knee pain, swelling, or any problem that makes you feel that one knee is better or worse than the other, see a doctor immediately. Dr. Sheth finally said that delay can increase the problem significantly.
