Struggling with joint pain and excess weight? Dr. Amit Garud, Orthopedic, Arthroscopy & Joint Replacement Surgeon at Garud Ortho Clinic, Kalyan, explains why both are deeply connected. On World Obesity Day, he highlights how rising obesity levels are silently damaging our bones and joints. Excess body weight puts continuous pressure on weightbearing joints like the knees, hips and lower back. According to global studies, every extra kilo adds nearly 4 times more stress on the knees. Over time, this accelerates cartilage wear, leading to osteoarthritis—one of the most common reasons patients visit Dr. Amit Garud in Kalyan. For many Indians, irregular meals, highcalorie diets and limited physical activity make this problem even more widespread. The result is stiffness, swelling, reduced mobility and chronic pain that affects daily life. Dr. Amit Garud advises simple, sustainable steps: • Choose a balanced diet with fruits, vegetables and lean proteins • Stay active with walking, cycling or swimming • Maintain a healthy weight to protect your joints longterm This World Obesity Day, let’s commit to healthier habits. Strong bones and painfree joints begin with a healthy weight.