Massage, acupuncture, food, and low impact exercises can improve knee joint health.
The knee joint is one of the most important joints in the human body and one of the most susceptible to injury and degeneration. As we age, the cartilage, muscles, ligaments, and other tissues around the knee joint gradually decline, and symptoms such as inflammation, pain, stiffness, and movement restrictions may arise.
Knee osteoarthritis affects more than 250 million people worldwide. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, degenerative knee osteoarthritis usually occurs in people over 50 and can lead to disability. This article will introduce several practical methods advocated by traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to protect and strengthen knee joints and to allow your knee joints to become healthier and more agile.