Your Health: Simple steps to a better you.

Knee pain can be a life-altering inconvenience. It can steal the joy out of your favourite activities, make those everyday walks feel like an uphill battle, and leave you yearning for the days your knees moved with effortless grace. But before you resign yourself to a life of limited mobility, it's crucial to understand the culprit behind your discomfort: knee arthritis. The photograph shows a typical valgus alignment of the left knee and the x-ray shows what lays beneath the skin. Unmasking the Enemy: A Breakdown of Different Knee Arthritis Types Arthritis isn't a singular villain in this story, but rather an umbrella term for a group of conditions affecting your joints. When it comes to the knees, the most common foe is osteoarthritis, often referred to as "wear-and-tear" arthritis. This condition develops when the cartilage, the smooth, cushioning material between your bones, starts to break down. This breakdown disrupts the joint's natural lubrication, lea