5. Skipping “Motion”
There is a saying in physical therapy: “Motion is Lotion.” Your knee cartilage doesn’t have a direct blood supply; it gets nutrients from the joint fluid, which only circulates when you move.
If you sit for hours at a time, your joints “dry out” and become stiff. A sedentary lifestyle is actually worse for arthritis than moderate activity. The Fix: Get up every 30 minutes. Even a quick walk to the kitchen helps lubricate the joints.
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