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Active lifestyle

How to keep joints healthy? Of course, move more! Try not to stay in one position for more than 1 hour. If you have a sedentary job, take breaks every 20 minutes.

Correct posture

The spine is the center of the human musculoskeletal system. As soon as you begin to hunch over, the weight of the body is transferred to the nearby muscles and ligaments and puts additional stress on them. Therefore, teach yourself to sit, lie down and walk straight, and then you will not only save your joints, but also protect yourself from scoliosis.

Comfortable shoes

“Beauty requires sacrifice” is a saying about women who sacrifice the health of their legs by wearing uncomfortable high-heeled shoes. Shoes with heels and a high platform should be festive, not casual. For everyday wear, opt for comfortable shoes with textured soles.

What to do if your knees hurt?

Timely prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the knee joints will help maintain their mobility and avoid complications that are especially difficult to tolerate in old age.

Complaints of pain in the knee are widespread because the knee joint is supportive, has a complex anatomical structure and can be easily injured.

To understand what kind of cause causes pain in the knee and what exactly is affected in it, it is necessary to ask the patient in detail about his chronic diseases, lifestyle and events that preceded the onset of pain, as well as to take x-rays, ultrasound or tomography of the knee, take blood tests . Based on the results, a referral to a rheumatologist or traumatologist-orthopedist is given. In some cases, surgery may be required.

When to approach your healthcare professional

Any unexplained joint pain which is causing you trouble should be investigated. In particular, there are certain ‘warning signs’ which need quick review by a healthcare professional. These include:

- Joint pain with fever, not caused by the flu;
- Involuntary weight loss; or
- Unexplained joint pain which lasts longer than 3 days, or is severe.

What Is Joint Pain?
Joint pain refers to aches, discomfort and soreness in any of the body’s joints. This is a common complaint, and does not normally require a hospital visit. In most cases, Arthritis is a frequent cause of joint pain, though other factors can cause joint pain.

Symptoms of Joint Pain
Common symptoms of joint pain include:

- Redness
- Swelling
- Tenderness and warmth around the joint

If joint pain is caused by an injury and is accompanied by intense pain, Inability to use the joint, sudden swelling and Joint deformity, then See a doctor immediately.