Truth. Does climbing stairs hurt joints?

Every year there are stair climbing competitions all over the country. One of the most famous is the climbing competition of Taiwan 101 Building. Even the Internet still circulates: [New England Journal > study shows that you can live 4 seconds more for each step you climb]. At the same time, More people have the habit of climbing mountains at ordinary times, Since many hills in the city now have stone steps built for climbers, So this kind of mountain climbing is basically the same as climbing stairs. They think that it can not only exercise the body, You can also enjoy the beautiful scenery and cultivate your sentiment. However, Recently, another saying has spread in WeChat circle: [Orthopedic doctors Read More …

Arthritis patients have the ability to predict the weather? As soon as the weather changes, the joint hurts. What should I do?

Many animals have the ability to predict the weather. Ants [move] in droves, fish keep jumping out of the water, swallows fly very low… When seeing these scenes, experienced people often say, [it may rain]. Some osteoarthritis patients also seem to have this ability to predict weather changes. The joint hurts again. It may change. Then the weather really changed! Is this wonderful phenomenon [superpowers] or is there scientific reason? Can you really predict the weather? In fact, many scientists have studied this phenomenon. According to a survey in 2014, more than half of arthritis patients (67.2%) said that weather changes have aggravated their joint pain. The more severe the original joint pain, the more sensitive the patients are to Read More …

Lumbago, shoulder pain, knee pain? Four moves to help you relieve

If the human body is a machine, to allow segments of bones to move freely, you need [bearings], which are joints. To make the bearings work smoothly, you need lubricating fluid, wear-resistant materials and support systems. And our joints have gradually perfected into a [wear-resistant and lubricating stable bearing]. Sun Yueli, a teacher from the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, will come to talk about the composition of joints. After listening to his explanation, I believe you will have a deeper understanding of how to maintain joints. Triple safety of joints The triple safety of the joint corresponds to lubricating fluid, wear-resistant material and support system respectively. 1. Joint synovial fluid Read More …

The old man always has knee pain. What should I do?

Many middle-aged and elderly people will feel knee joint pain, especially it is very inconvenient to go upstairs and downstairs, buy vegetables, do housework, take a walk, go to the toilet, etc. Women also dare not wear high heels. Most of this is due to osteoarthritis. Is what osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is also called osteoarthritis. Hyperosteogeny in the common people’s mouth is also one of the manifestations of arthritis. Middle-aged and elderly people, especially women, are more common. The specific causes of the disease have not been fully explained. Obesity, heavy physical activity, excessive exercise, inappropriate exercise, advanced age and genetic factors are all risk factors for the disease. Many joints of the whole body can be involved, mainly knee joint, Read More …

Why does gout attack at night?

I believe everyone will not be unfamiliar with gout. With the change of people’s diet and living habits, this ancient [rich and noble disease] has long been [flying into the homes of ordinary people] and is no longer the patent of dignitaries. The occurrence of gout originates from the fact that the concentration of [uric acid] in the body is too high. After exceeding its own solubility, fine urate deposits will be formed in the joint cavity, activating the body’s autoimmune system and causing acute joint pain. < < Romance of the Three Kingdoms > > has a vivid description of gout attacks: