Knee osteoarthritis, long associated with aging, is increasingly affecting younger adults, with some cases appearing in people in their early 30s. Doctors point to a combination of sedentary habits, excess weight and poor movement patterns as key drivers of this shift. Prolonged sitting – “silent enemy” of knee joint Long hours of sitting, common in office work, weaken the thigh muscles that protect the knee, shifting greater pressure onto the joint cartilage and accelerating wear. Efforts to offset inactivity by walking or climbing stairs can backfire if muscles are not strong enough or movements are performed incorrectly. Each kilogram of excess weight can increase knee pressure by four to five times when climbing stairs. Once seen mainly in people over 40, knee osteoarthritis is now appearing more often in younger groups, driven not only by aging but also by modern lifestyles. Alongside inactivity, factors such as excess weight, improper exercise, poor nutrition, and unsuitable footwear all contribute to joint damage. Daily habits such as squatting, sitting cross-legged, frequent stair use, or heavy lifting further add stress, accelerating joint deterioration, according to the Suc Khoe & Doi Song news site. Early warning signs should not be ignored Knee osteoarthritis often progresses […]