In my practice, I see many patients who are active and exercise on a regular basis. However, I also see patients who are not that active but would like to be. An issue that comes up fairly regularly is Knee pain.
Like with many other things regarding health, it's always better to start early. Research has shown that at least half of us will develop pain in at least one knee by the age of 85. That's a pretty sobering statistic, but it isn't that surprising when you think of it.
"Every time you take a step you apply three times your body weight to the knee. When you run it's five times, when you jump it's seven times. If you are experiencing frequent knee pain, lifestyle changes might be in order," Dr. William Bryan said in a news release from the Methodist Center for Sports Medicine. But that's not all. For a patient who is concerned about knee pain, it's a lifestyle and weight issue as well.
Many patients strive to be more active and to shed a few pounds, but according to Dr. Bryan, start with your diet. Weight loss will come down to 70% diet and 30% activity. Thinking that you can maintain your current eating habits while just exercising more is false. For best results to overall health and to your waistline, you will have to do both.
So what should you be doing to shed pounds and save your knees? Well aerobic activity that doesn't exert a lot of stress on your knees is always ideal. These activities would include things like swimming and cycling. Also exercising and strengthening your core would be a good idea. Making your 'core' or mid-section stronger not only helps your belly and back but it can also benefit your leg muscles and reduce the strain on your knees.
If you have any questions about how to prevent or treat knee pain come in to see Dr. Chan at his clinic by Commercial Drive in East Vancouver. Or you can message him at, YOUR COMMERCIAL DRIVE - EAST VANCOUVER CHIROPRACTOR; DR. DOMINIC CHAN DC>
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