7. Overdoing High-Impact Exercise
Staying active is crucial, but certain exercises can do more harm than good as we age. Deep lunges, deep squats, or high-impact jumping jacks can place excessive torque on the knee ligaments.
If you already feel a twinge of pain, pushing through it with “no pain, no gain” mentality is dangerous. The Fix: Switch to low-impact activities like swimming, cycling, or elliptical machines. They build muscle without the pounding impact.
8. Eating Inflammatory Foods
Your knees aren’t just affected by physical pressure; they are affected by what you eat. A diet high in sugar, processed meats, and refined carbs triggers systemic inflammation in the body.
This inflammation attacks the weakest points—often the joints—making arthritis pain significantly worse. The Fix: Add anti-inflammatory foods to your diet, such as fatty fish (Omega-3), walnuts, and berries.
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