Scientific studies have shown a clear link between being overweight andOsteoarthritis, and more particularly osteoarthritis of the knee. The excess weight that puts pressure on the joints greatly increases the level of pain experienced. All the symptoms associated with osteoarthritis are increased tenfold: friction, inflammation, stiffness, etc. It is essential to adopt a balanced diet made up of the 4 food groups: vegetables and fruits, cereal products, milk and substitutes, meat and substitutes. In addition to helping you regain or maintain a healthy weight, eating a healthy diet will also give you more energy.

Daily physical activity should be combined with good eating habits. By activating your muscles every day, you will help build and strengthen them. This will protect your joints, since strong muscles and tissues provide them with important support. Physical activity allows you to work on 3 main aspects: flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. Flexibility includes amplitude exercises and stretches that help maintain regular joint mobility and reduce pain, as well as lengthen muscles and work on flexibility. Muscle strengthening exercises help protect the joints. Strengthened muscles will be able to better support and stabilize the joints. Finally, endurance activities ensure that the energy level is maintained over a longer period.