“Toddler trick” naturally eases KNEE PAIN

It’s something you learned how to do when you were a toddler…

It was one of your first, big “milestones” …

But today, you do it countless times each day without ever thinking about it!

And according to research, this simple movement may be the key to relieving debilitating KNEE PAIN!

It may not be as hip or cool as running, going to a spin class, or even lifting weights…

But the simple act of WALKING could help save your aching knees.

In fact, a study published in The New York Times says that a consistent walking routine can fend off chronic knee pain associated with osteoarthritis—the most common form of arthritis.

The study looked at adults over the age of 50 who were diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knees and found that only 26% of the folks who walked for exercise experienced on-going knee pain.

On the other hand, 37% of the folks who DIDN’T walk said they continued to experience knee pain.

That 11% difference may not seem like a lot… but if you suffer from knee pain, you know that any bit of relief goes a long way.

And with summer still in full swing, now’s a great time to strap on your shoes and get out for a walk.

If you’re already engaged in a consistent walking routine… keep it going! And if you can squeeze in some extra steps in the process, it’s only going to help.

If you find it challenging to get in some quality steps, remember… you don’t have to get all your walking in at one time.

A quick 20-30 minute stroll in the morning… followed by another 20-30 minutes later in the day is a great way to stay active without feeling like you’re committing to a ton of time.

If you suffer from osteoarthritis (or knee pain), be sure to talk to you doctor about how to best incorporate walking into your daily routine.

To the power of steps,

Sarah Reagan

PS – Walking is a great first step to naturally easing arthritis pain. But there are other, natural ways to fight the pain, too. We’ve identified 3 secret joint solutions that don’t come from Big Pharma! To learn more, click the button below to subscriber to our monthly Health Sciences Institute newsletter.

Sources:

Croft, Jay. “Study Suggests Walking Can Help Prevent Knee Pain.” https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/knee-pain/news/20220609/study-suggests-walking-can-help-prevent-knee-pain