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After our forties, and especially our fifties, our bodies remind us that we’re no longer young. It’s common to experience mild joint discomfort, especially in the knees, back, or fingers, although in reality, any joint can be affected. In addition, we may notice decreased agility, a slight loss of mobility, and some joint stiffness, which is more pronounced after a night’s rest.

The Spanish Society of Rheumatology (SER) reminds us that osteoarthritis is a very common problem in the population, affecting 10% of the general population, 30% of those over 40, and virtually everyone over 80. The SER offers a series of recommendations to improve the quality of life of people with osteoarthritis. Some of these are: Maintaining a healthy body weight; sleeping on a flat bed; sitting in chairs with straight backs so you can keep your hips and knees in a natural position; exercising such as walking, cycling, or swimming; and avoiding sports that involve high physical strain; Avoid high-heeled shoes and, if you have osteoarthritis of the hip or knee, using a cane helps to reduce joint strain.