Obesity
While people of all sizes, genders, and ages may develop osteoarthritis, being obese or overweight would make you more susceptible. There are several reasons why extra weight would contribute to the development of the condition. Firstly, more weight would put more stress and strain on the knee, back, and hip joints. In the long run, this could wear out these tissues prematurely. Another reason is that fat tissue generates proteins, which would lead to harmful inflammation around and in the joints. To prevent osteoarthritis, you should consult your healthcare provider to make a proper plan to lose weight. Simple lifestyle changes can be made, such as a healthy diet and do more exercise. [8]
