Why Your Knees Still Hurt (It’s Not Just “Old Age”) | Dr. Mohammed Paika

Do your knees hurt every time you walk up stairs, stand up, or get out of a chair?

Most people are told the same thing:
👉 “It’s just aging.”
👉 “Your knees are worn out.”
👉 “That’s normal as you get older.”

But that explanation is wrong — and it’s keeping millions of people stuck in pain.

In this video, Dr. Mohammed Paika — double board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine — breaks down the real reason knee pain develops and why weight plays a much bigger role than most people realize.

Here’s the shocking truth:

📌 For every pound of weight you lose, you take FOUR pounds of pressure off your knees.

And that’s just the beginning.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why knee pain is NOT just “wear and tear”
• The shocking physics that multiplies weight inside your knee joint
• How “just 10 pounds” turns into massive daily cartilage damage
• Why obesity causes arthritis even in the hands (yes — your hands)
• The hidden inflammatory chemicals released by belly fat
• The exact 5%–10% weight loss range shown in studies to reduce knee pain
• Why exercise alone often FAILS when knees already hurt
• How to break the vicious cycle of pain → inactivity → weight gain
• What actually works first — even if walking hurts right now

As a hospitalist, Dr. Paika has treated hundreds of patients with knee pain, osteoarthritis, and mobility loss directly linked to excess weight. This video combines real-world clinical experience with simple, easy-to-understand science — no gimmicks, no shame, no unrealistic advice.

This is NOT about getting “skinny.”
This is about getting your life back.

If you or someone you love struggles with chronic knee pain, stiffness, or arthritis — this video could change how you think about your body forever.