Joint pain can really make it tough to get around, whether you’re playing cricket or just sitting in class. It used to be a problem mostly for elderly people, but now even younger people in their 30s and 40s – those millennials – are facing it. From over 20,000 orthopaedic operations in 25 years, doctors have seen that many issues start early from simple things we can change. Operation isn’t always needed. Small tweaks in your daily life can fix it and make you feel better quickly.

Why the rise in joint pain

Sitting too much is a big issue. Many young adults are stuck to a desk or glued to screens all day, which messes up posture and makes muscles weak. They might push hard at the gym on weekends but forget to rest, leading to painful knees, backs, shoulders and necks. Morning stiffness,

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