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Is osteoarthritis a part of aging, and is there a way to reduce risks, even after age 50?
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Hello lybrate user, yes in some cases osteoarthritis is a part of aging as the intervening ligaments and cartilages that separate the knee joint start to degenerate and the underlying bone starts getting exposed and rubbing each other causing pain with simple movements like squatting. Rest avoid sqautting and sitting cross legged hot water fomentation twice daily knee caps use quadriceps strengthening exercises (available on google image search) weight reduction if possible obviously prevention is better than cure so aim for a healthy lifestyle and exercise regularly god bless you.
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