We’ve explored the importance of knee health and how to strengthen the muscles that support and stabilize them for resilience in “Health Coach Tip - Exercises To Build Resilient Knees”. But what if you’ve already experienced an injury and feel like you’re doing everything possible—what else can you consider?
Understanding knee health
Your knees are complex structures of bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. They bear weight, absorb shock, and allow for a wide range of motion, making them vulnerable to wear and tear, especially as you age.
Biohacks for knee health
1. Focus on joint nutrition
- Hyaluronic Acid: Found in supplements or injected as part of advanced therapies, hyaluronic acid supports cartilage and lubricates the knee joint.
- Hydrolyzed Collagen: Boost cartilage repair and joint resilience.
- Vitamin D and Calcium: Ensure strong bones that support knee function.
2. Embrace advanced recovery techniques
- Use infrared light therapy to reduce inflammation and stimulate healing in injured knees.
- Try cold therapy to decrease swelling and speed up recovery post-exercise.
3. Strengthen key muscles
- Target the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves. Strong muscles absorb shock better and reduce stress on the knee joint. Not sure where to get started? Read “Health Coach Tip - Exercises To Build Resilient Knees”.
4. Adopt proactive mobility practices
- Incorporate foam rolling, dynamic stretches, and yoga to improve flexibility and reduce muscle tension around the knees.
5. Consider joint injections or PRP therapy
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy uses your body's own healing factors to repair damaged tissues in the knee, a cutting-edge biohack for knee longevity.
Knee health is crucial for long-term autonomy and longevity. Let’s preserve, protect and improve our knee health with these strategies!
