Question
Respected Sir,
         I am 65 plus old,Weight-62-63 Kg,Height-5 Ft 7.5 Inches,BMI-Normal.My Range of Motion of knees is not AT ALL RESTRICTED.I have no warm feeling,no swelling/no pain in my knees.Only thing I feel at this age that when I stand up  from chairs in sitting position a bit stiffness is felt in the knees and when I move/bend my knees a Crunching/Creaking Sound is often felt(NOT ALLWAYS).IS IT A SIGN OF EARLY KNEE ARTHRITIS?
X RAY OF KNEE(AP)IN STANDING POSITION SAYS EARLY SIGN OF ARTHRITISAND SPACE BETWEEN THE JOINTS IS SLIGHTLY DIMINISHED
Also I love walking too much ,but it is said that if a man suffers from knee Arthritis he should restrict his walk.BUT WALKING IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR ME,as I take Blood Pressure Medicines and Cholesterol Controlling Drugs.I DO NOT TAKE ANY PAIN KILLERS,ONLY TAKE GLUCOSAMINE.Please advise some exercises and also intimate maximum walking I should take per day and at a stretch

Answer
Dear Sonulingam,

This Orthopedic Chicago Podiatrist located in West Loop 60661,Roscoe Village 60618, Elmhurst 60126 & Bartlett 60103 says...
For your arthritis-do not worry about the grinding & stiffness if it does not produce pain. Continue to do your walks. It is not said that activity should be restricted due to arthritis. On the contrary-gentle activity-like walking Yoga, Swimming & Tai Chi may help arthritis.
Try to keep a good healthy diet & weight & only restrict movement which increases pain with that movement.
Gentle exercise is most important.

Hope this helps.
Good Luck!
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