Everyday Habits That Worsen Joint Pain

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Are you accidentally sabotaging your joints? While people often blame age or "bad luck" for aches, many of the modern comforts and routines are actually fuelling inflammation and wear.

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 Sitting for hours without moving causes joint fluid to thicken and muscles to shorten, leading to that dreaded "startup pain" when you finally stand.

The Sedentary Lock

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 High heels or completely flat flip-flops provide zero shock absorption, forcing your knees and hips to take the full impact of every step.

The Wrong Footwear

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High intake of processed sugars and trans fats triggers systemic inflammation, which directly settles in already sensitive joints.

Inflammatory Diet Choices

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Looking down at your phone for hours adds up to 27 kg of extra pressure on your cervical spine, radiating pain to the shoulders.

Text Neck And Slumping

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Your joint cartilage is approximately 80% water; when you're dehydrated, the "cushioning" effect is lost, leading to bone-on-bone friction.

Dehydration Dangers

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Pushing through sharp pain during exercise instead of resting can turn a minor strain into chronic, long-term joint damage.

Ignoring The "Niggles"

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Sleeping on a mattress that is too soft or using too many pillows can misalign your spine and stress your hip joints overnight.

Poor Sleep Posture

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