Manage Your Weight
Your knees support your body weight during daily activities. “Just walking with about 10 pounds excess weight can make each step weigh about 30 to 60 pounds.” Research shows women maintaining normal weight have significantly lower osteoarthritis risk compared to overweight women.
Eat Your Fish
Omega-3 rich fish reduces inflammation and supports joint health. Clinical studies demonstrate that women consuming more fish have lower osteoarthritis development rates. Incorporating mackerel, sardines, trout, and salmon twice weekly improves joint health.
Exercise Regularly
Regular physical activity strengthens muscles surrounding joints, providing stability and protection against damage. Alternating between strength-building and aerobic exercises while stretching before and after workouts optimizes joint function.
Safeguard Your Joints
Using proper techniques for lifting, sitting, bending, standing, and carrying protects joints from trauma. Correct positioning and support make meaningful differences in long-term joint health.
Be Prudent
Joints naturally weaken over time. Protective equipment and safety protocols during activities and contact sports prevent cartilage, bone, and muscle damage from accidents.
Do Not Neglect Your Checkups
Regular rheumatologist visits enable early symptom detection and allow doctors to recommend preventive lifestyle and treatment modifications before osteoarthritis progresses.
