Osteoarthritis.... not a wear and tear issue... it's a biological issue- and your knee prefers to move. don't stop moving because you think you're protecting your knee. https://www.howardluksmd.com/knee/arthritis-knee/walk-exercise-run-knee-arthritis/
coming up with titles for articles is not my forte... not a fan of titles like this... but this is not your typical top 10 list to try and thrive with OA of the knee. https://www.howardluksmd.com/knee/arthritis-knee/10-recommendations-to-thrive-with-knee-osteoarthritis/
Still on the fence? Still think OA is mechanical and that clicking is causing harm? Perhaps this will help change the narrative. https://www.howardluksmd.com/knee/arthritis-knee/exercise-improves-knee-arthritis-pain/
Our bodies do not like rest... either from recovery, or stopping activities because we are afraid of hurting ourselves. Ask your docs if you can exercise... it's often not only ok...but advisable https://www.howardluksmd.com/sports-medicine/health-consequences-inactivity-recovery-after-surgery/
We know that muscle mass correlates with longevity.. for many it also improves knee pain. So, stay active... because sarcopenia is awful. https://www.howardluksmd.com/sports-medicine/muscle-mass-strength-and-longevity/