Fellowship in Shoulder and Knee Surgeries, DNB (Orthopedics), Diploma In Orthopaedics (D. Ortho), MBBS
Orthopedic Doctor, Pune
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21 years experience
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Your joints hurt only when you have a fracture
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There can be a number of causes behind joint pain like sitting up on a chair for too long or walking for a long distance. Joint pain can also be caused due to trauma or lifting heavy loads.
People who are heavier experience less joint pain as their fat acts like a cushion for the joints
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Heavier people need to put more strain on their joints due to their body weight and experience more joint and muscle pain than people who weigh less.
Regularly cracking the knuckle joints does not lead to arthritis
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Cracking knuckles does not cause arthritis in the long run but it does weaken the grip strength of the hands.
Using ice or ice pads is the only way to deal with joint injuries
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Both ice and heat are recommended. You must use ice for the first 48 hours to reduce the swelling and then use heat to loosen the joint and restore flexibility. However, consult your doctor before using either heat or ice on an injury.
Maintaining a good posture while sitting will reduce the risk of getting joint pain in the long run
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A good posture while sitting will reduce the risk of getting neck, hip, back and neck joint pain.
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