What NOT to Do to Keep Your Knees Healthy

The knees are the strongest joint in your body and can absorb almost seven times your body weight. But protecting them is essential — especially if they’re already starting to hurt.

“There are many things you should – and should not – do to keep your knees healthy. If you’re already having knee aches, it’s especially important to care for the knees to keep it from worsening,” says Curtis Campbell, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon with the Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute at St. Vincent’s Medical Center.

We asked Dr. Campbell to dive into what NOT to do to keep your knees in tip-top shape.

Keeping your knees in good shape requires not just smart exercise but also avoiding actions that can cause harm. Here are some common activities you should avoid to protect your knees:

>> 3 things NOT to do to keep your knees healthy