As we all know, joints are also an important part of the human body. During the movement of the limbs, the joints need to be involved and keep the joints normal, so that they will be flexible during movement and are not prone to pain or stiffness. However, some people suffer joint injuries due to poor lifestyle habits. Once the joints are damaged, the body will have obvious symptoms, such as local soreness and even joint swelling.
And older people are less functional and less flexible than younger people. It is important for the elderly to avoid harmful behaviors in daily life, which may adversely affect the body and pose a certain risk to our joint health.
Remind elderly friends: these 5 behaviors may affect joint health, pay attention to it in time
1. Climb mountains and stairs often
Many middle-aged and elderly people often exercise by climbing stairs. Although proper stair climbing or mountain climbing can have a certain effect on exercising leg muscles, these two are not suitable for middle-aged and elderly people. Because climbing this action will rely too much on the human knee joint. During climbing a mountain or stairs, the body's center of gravity shifts to the waist and knee joints.
At this time, the knee joint will bear twice the weight compared to walking on flat ground, which will undoubtedly increase the burden on the knee. Over time, joints can undergo severe wear and tear, leading to the development of arthritis, which is not good for joint health.
2. Squats
While exercise is good, people should pay attention to methods and try to avoid squats for people over 50. Although squats are not limited by the venue, they can be done anytime, anywhere. The process of going from standing to squatting may seem simple, but if the speed is too fast, some people may feel dizzy and unable to stand firmly.
Of course, during the continuous movement of the knee joint, its wear and tear and degradation are accelerated, and for people who do not exercise regularly, discomfort may be felt. And squats, as an exercise that can cause damage to the knee joint and accelerate joint aging, are not recommended frequently.
3. Press the legs
We often see some elderly people pressing their legs in the park, and although it is said that proper stretching is beneficial for muscle relaxation, the premise is that it must be appropriate. Don't be too stubborn, because as you get older, many people develop osteoporosis problems, which is very serious. If we don't pay attention, it can lead to conditions such as fractures. Therefore, the action of pressing the legs should be carried out according to our actual situation.
4. Turn your head quickly
In fact, not only the elderly, but also the young should try to avoid quick turns. Due to the relatively poor physical fitness of the elderly, they are also more prone to problems. If you turn your head too quickly, it can easily lead to neck fractures and increase the chance of cardiovascular disease.
In addition, a quick turn of the head may also increase the chance of headaches. If the elderly also suffer from high blood pressure and cervical spondylosis, it is even more important to prevent this from occurring. Although the main activity of a person when turning their head is the neck, in order to provide enough blood to the brain, blood needs to pass through the neck. However, if a person turns their head too quickly, it can affect blood flow and lead to a series of problems.
5. High-intensity exercise
People over the age of 50, although they need to maintain a certain amount of exercise, therefore, be sure to say "no" to strenuous exercise. This is because as the human body gradually ages, it is likely to cause the loss of calcium, and the calcium contained in food is not easy to be digested and absorbed by the intestines. So when calcium is lost in bones, the strength of bones is weakened. If you do high-intensity exercise again, it can easily lead to joint pain or unnecessary damage.
All in all, the knees are an essential part of the human body. If we are injured, our body will suffer a lot of trouble. When the knee joint is completely damaged, people may have to spend the rest of their lives in a wheelchair. In addition, in life, it is necessary to change the bad habits that can affect the knee in time, do more behaviors that are beneficial to the health of the knee, and take care of the knee in order to have a happier old age.