each other. When cartilage stays healthy, your knees move smoothly and without drama. But when it starts to wear down, even ordinary movements can feel uncomfortable. The reality is, cartilage doesn’t have a great blood supply, so it relies heavily on the habits you keep every single day.
What Causes Knee Cartilage to Wear Down Over Time?
Cartilage changes are part of life, but certain factors speed things up more than others. Here’s what research from places like the Mayo Clinic consistently points to:
Aging: Cartilage naturally loses some of
