Work On Your Weight
Almost all studies and scientific reviews with patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) agree that people who lose more weight are less likely to experience severe pain than those who gain weight. We know that obesity is a significant risk factor for developing knee OA, and we also know that losing weight can help alleviate pain in this and other joints.
But exactly how much weight loss do you need to expect before your knee pain improves? For answers, we turned to research. We looked at seven different studies and found that, on average, people who lost 10 pounds were able to reduce the progression of their disease by 50 percent. That’s a big difference! And it doesn’t take too much to lose 10 pounds if you’re exercising regularly and eating healthily.
However, it is also important to highlight that there are many ways to lose weight, some of which are pretty unhealthy. So, try to avoid fad diets, extreme workout sessions, taking unregistered diet pills, or starving yourself to reach your goals. The fact is that losing weight is not an easy process. It requires you to put in the effort and work for it, and sometimes you may need professional help to see faster results.
So, don’t hesitate to look for a dietitian to create a diet program adapted to you and a personal trainer if you have no clue as to what to do and how to start exercising.