Often Up Down Stairs Impact Bad for Knees

For those who do not have time to exercise, up and down stairs instead of using elevators is often chosen as a way to maintain fitness. Unfortunately, these habits turned out to be bad for the knees.

One of the bad effects of the habit of going up and down stairs is premature calcification in the knee. "Up and down stairs is good for the heart, but not to the knee," said dr.L.Andre Pontoh, Sp. (K), orthopedic surgeon from RS.Pondok Indah Jakarta.

Liming or osteoarthritis is actually a disease that often affects the elderly. This condition occurs due to changes in the cartilage that normally slippery and lubricated, which functions as a cushion at the ends of the bone joints.

According to the Mayo Clinic website, the cartilage loses its elasticity makes the joints more susceptible obtain any damage as a result of injury or overuse.

Many people who have osteoarthritis but do not realize it, until seen by a physician during examination with x-rays. If found calcification, treatment will focus on reducing discomfort and improve mobility of joints through exercise or drugs.

In addition to calcification, people often go up and down stairs also need to be wary if you have pain in the knee because it could be a symptom of injury to the knee. Other symptoms are pain in the front of the knee, as well as stiff knee or can be folded.

Immediately consult your orthopedic specialist to get a proper diagnosis and treatment.