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S1E146: Is it safe to exercise with joint pain? An orthopaedic surgeon explains
Resting too much can weaken muscles, worsening joint pain in the long run, says an expert.
Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.
Problems affecting bones, joints, muscles, and tendons are the leading contributor of disability among all ages worldwide.
These problems arising from musculoskeletal disorders comprise diverse conditions affecting bones, joints, muscles, and connective tissues, which may result in pain and loss of function.
The disorders, which include conditions such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, sarcopenia, low back…
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