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Moving Smarter as You Age
Dr. Johnston explains how aging affects joint pain and simple changes can keep you active.
In brief
Dr. Johnston explains how aging affects joint pain and simple changes can keep you active. Dr. Johnston says mild joint pain with aging is normal and manageable with activity changes, not a sign of ending an active life. Originally reported by The Banner.
Joint Pain After Travel
Weeks after your big trip to the National Park or pickleball tournament, your joints still hurt.
Normal Aging Symptoms
Dr. Johnston says knee and hip pain with aging is normal and doesn’t mean the end of an active life.
Cartilage Wear Process
Cartilage wears down slowly with age like tire tread, but lacks nerves so you don’t feel pain until it’s worn thin.
Bone Irritation Cause
Without cartilage cushioning, bone underneath gets irritated when activity ramps up quickly.
Arthritis Flare-Up Timeline
Arthritis flare-ups take six to eight weeks to calm down, while soft tissue pain eases in days.
Lifestyle Changes for Pain
Anti-inflammatories, rest, activity modification, bracing, and physical therapy help 80 to 90% of people return to normal function.
The headline
Dr. Johnston says mild joint pain with aging is normal and manageable with activity changes, not a sign of ending an active life.
