Most women experience knee pain at least some of the time. In this video, Dr. Robin Miller explains why this is such a common problem, and how to avoid it.
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Another question for you, how common is knee pain in women? Very common, it is estimated that two thirds of women over the age of 50 have either occasional, intermittent or persistent knee pain. This is due to Osteoarthritis, the growing problem of obesity is thought to be the cause.
Osteoarthritis is the wear and tear type of arthritis. And actually I have a little bit knee pain already and I feel like I'm still in my mid 20s, is there a solution usually this problem before I get my 50s? Well excise is really important tracking those bi-muscle and I sound like broken record, but getting healthy and getting your weight down obviously that's not your problem but for anybody else who has a weight problem is time to really get and get your healthy weight and take the pressure off the knees, feet, hips you name it.
Joint pain is common, whether it's from injury, overuse or disease, such as arthritis. Experts share nutrition and exercise tips to prevent and relieve joint pain. Find out how strength-training, yoga and other remedies soothe stiff joints.
