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Why Knee Pain Is Striking In Your 30s And How Your Desk Job May Be To Blame
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News18•08-10-2026, 10:45
Why Knee Pain Is Striking In Your 30s And How Your Desk Job May Be To Blame
- •Doctors are increasingly seeing younger adults in their 30s and 40s complain of knee pain, stiffness, and body fatigue.
- •Sedentary lifestyles and prolonged sitting at desk jobs put extra strain on overall joint and muscle health.
- •Regular physical activity like walking and cycling helps keep muscles strong to better support the joints.
- •Inadequate sunlight and poor diet can lead to vitamin D and calcium deficiencies affecting bone health.
- •Experts advise consulting a specialist for persistent knee pain rather than self-medicating or avoiding movement.
Key Questions Answered
Changing lifestyles, less physical activity, and poor dietary habits are contributing to growing knee problems in younger adults. According to Dr Akshay Seth, knee-related complaints are seen in women around 30 and men after 40 due to extra strain from less active routines.
Regular and appropriate physical activity keeps muscles strong, providing better support to the joints. Walking, cycling, and suitable exercises are beneficial, whereas avoiding movement out of fear of damage is the wrong approach.
Dr Seth advises that people with a confirmed calcium deficiency should not stop prescribed supplements out of fear of kidney stones. However, calcium tablets should never be started without medical advice, as needs vary from person to person.
