Common Misconception: If I move my arthritic joint, I’ll wear it out faster and cause more damage.”
This is a very common and understandable fear. When your knee is sore, stiff, and painful, resting it feels like the safest option. Many people believe that movement will worsen the damage and increase the pain.
But here’s the important truth, avoiding movement and exercise is often what makes arthritis feel worse.
Arthritis is simple a wear and tear condition and apart of getting older, but your knee is made of tissue that needs movement and gentle load to stay as healthy as possible
When you don’t move/exercise an arthritic joint it.
The joint stiffens
Muscles tighten and weaken, leaving the joint less supported
Pain sensitivity increases making the pain worse.
When you move/exercise an arthritic joint:
Surrounding muscles relax and support the joint get stronger
Inflammation decreases
The Joint loosens up
Nerves become less sensitive and thus less pain
The key is not to do nothing, and not to overdo it, but to find the right type and amount of movement for your knee.
If you’ve been avoiding movement because you’re worried about causing more damage, you’re not alone. But with the right guidance, movement can become one of the most powerful tools to reduce your pain and improve how your knee feels day to day.
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