Osteoarthritis- occurs when the cartilage that cushions the ends of bones in a joint gradually wears down.
CAUSES and REMEDIES. Stay with me ๐ซต
โCauses
1. Age - this one is probably the cause for this dude. Bro is old.
2. Excess body weight - you know what they say about extra people and former extra people
3. Repetitive stress on a joint - Now this applies to every lifter in the gym
4. Weak muscles around a joint.
Remedies
1. Mobility training
2. Physical therapy and regular exercise
3. Maintain a healthy bodyweight
4. Manage your training volume and use proper technique
5. You can use joint supplements like Joint Renew, Glucosamine, Collagen, Fish Oil(to reduce inflammation) and Chondroitin.
RT if you learnt something