Walking, kneeling, stair schlepping…Knees take abuse. No wonder 20% of us report having had pain in these joints in the past 3 months. Most arises from injuries and osteoarthritis, which are more common with age.
I – Word Understanding
stair schlepping – to carry of drag something with difficulty up or down the stairs
osteoarthritis – painful and stiff joints due to degeneration of cartilage and bones
II – Have Your Say
Here’s how to get a leg up on the pain.
1. Ice
2. NSAIDS
3. Smart exercise
4. Healing Foods
5. Weight loss
6. Glucosamine/Chondroitin
7. Injections
8. Knee replacement
9. Platelet rich plasma