Knee jams are not necessarily exclusive to the elderly? Experts reveal that "four risk groups" need early maintenance
Joint degeneration is not necessarily exclusive to the elderly? “Four groups” beware of knee jams
“Joint degeneration” is not necessarily a patent for the elderly. Young people may also suffer from “joint jams” due to overwork? A foot health nurse Zheng Qi said that the reason for unhealthy knees is generally related to age. As we age, cartilage in the knee joint may be lost. However, factors including poor living habits, major injuries, and musculoskeletal structure will all have an impact on the knees.
As for which groups of people need to pay special attention to knee care? Nurse Zheng Qi explained that occupations that require wearing high heels, such as counter girls, models, receptionists, etc., when wearing high heels, the pressure on the feet tends to be concentrated forward, and the “knee joint” is used to support the body weight most of the time, causing wear and tear on the knees. The level may be faster than other professionals.
In addition, if young people like to engage in outdoor sports, such as mountaineering, which has become very popular in recent years, or ball sports such as basketball, football, volleyball and other strenuous sports, combined with high arches and abnormal foot pressure, knee wear will follow. accumulation due to increased activity levels. Therefore, caregivers urge young people to warm up properly before exercising, or change their exercise patterns to slow down knee wear and reduce the risk of injury.
Abnormal gait may affect joint health! Experts urge young people to take “5 measures”
Nurse Zheng Qi pointed out that the primary goal of knee care is to be aware of whether you have abnormal gait or abnormal foot pressure. If you want to know whether your gait is normal, it is recommended to take a “foot pressure test” to understand your physical condition, and then take appropriate care for foot problems. In addition, it is also recommended that the public take more resistance exercises, exercise lower limb muscles, develop a balanced diet, get enough sleep, and maintain body metabolism.
In addition, nurse Zheng Qi also said that “glucosamine” has the effect of lubricating knees and knee joints. If you don’t want to take it orally, you can use “rubbed” glucosamine instead and apply it directly to the joints or lumbar spine. Nurse Zheng Qi pointed out that you can choose topical glucosamine containing glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and “green-edge mussels”. And if you have back pain caused by sitting for a long time, it is recommended to seek medical treatment as soon as possible.
Finally, nurse Zheng Qi reminds the public that if you need to buy any health products, you must read the label on the outer box to see if the ingredient content and dosage are clearly marked. You can further ask your doctor or pharmacist whether the dosage of the product is sufficient. If you have severe knee discomfort or have suffered major trauma, you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible. Do not delay treatment and cause chronic inflammation. If you are in the stage of medication treatment, you need to follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment, and do not stop the medication without authorization to avoid joint deterioration.
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