Managing Knee Pain Over 40

Managing Knee Pain Over 40
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Age-related knee pain is a very common reason people over 40 lose their mobility and stop being active. Patients who come into the doctor’s office with joint issues are often aware that age-related joint pain can’t be reversed. However, they are happily surprised their lifestyle can be significantly improved with the right knee pain management tricks.

How Your Age Affects Your Joints

There are 360 joints in the human body, each made up of synovium, cartilage, ligaments, bones, and muscles. These complex structures are designed to bear weight and are responsible for the body’s mobility.  One of the largest joints in your body is the knee; a hinge-like joint that gives your body the ability to walk, run, lift, crouch, and jump.

As you age, the cartilage protecting your joints from friction begins to degenerate, causing pain and restricting your mobility. Because your knee is a weight-bearing joint that’s also responsible for movement, it’s highly susceptible to injuries.

Active Care for Reducing Age-Related Knee Pain

Sometimes knee problems are made worse by an overused or tight IT band, hip flexor, or quad muscle. This is often the case if you’re a more active individual, but don’t take enough time to recover and stretch.

When it comes to tight, sore muscles, a foam roller is your best friend. Foam rolling on these muscles can relieve tension and help alleviate pain. You can also use a lacrosse ball to target more specific spots and release any tension that the foam roller didn’t quite catch.

Exercises And Stretches to Relieve Knee Pain

You can also add a few strengthening exercises to your daily routine to build up leg and hip strength, taking the pressure off your knees. Watch as our own Casey Crisp, DC, demonstrates a few of these helpful exercises in the video below.

Disclaimer: Always consult with your doctor before starting any exercise program. If you experience any numbness, tingling or reproduction of your symptoms, please contact your doctor.

Another effective way to reduce age-related joint pain is to stay active. Not only will your strength and mobility improve, but you’ll also be building up your immune system and resistance to injuries. If you’re older and new to fitness but don’t know where to start, there are many resources on how to stay active and healthy!

Effective Knee Pain Management

Tired of nagging aches and pains slowing you down? Airrosti’s got your back. Our Providers are experts at treating your injuries at the source with lasting results. While other treatments may drag on, increasing time and costs, Airrosti is different. Our providers can fully resolve most injuries in an average of 3-4 visits (based on patient-reported outcomes).

Schedule an appointment with Airrosti today to find a provider near you and get back to doing the things you love most, pain free.

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