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OBESITY AND JOINT PROBLEMS / OSTEOARTHRITIS
For your joints, more weight means more wear and tear. And more wear and tear means your joints and cartilage can literally start to disintegrate under the pressure. That means pain, and loss of easy movement.
The good news? Arthritis symptoms may improve when you lose weight. If you have osteoarthritis, you can take steps that will help you take it easy on your joints and cartilage, including:
- Working with your doctor and your orthopedist to evaluate your condition
- Managing your weight
- Becoming more active