It seems that you are carrying extra
weight that can be exacerbating your pain.
It is not easy for the legs to bear large
amounts of weight. Such mass can cause
degenerative changes in the hips
(coxarthrosis) and knees (gonarthrosis).
You can visit your GP to perform and X-ray
image of said joints to look for
degenerative arthritic changes in them.
You may need expert help from an
orthopedist. Diet and mild physical
activity are recommended to control and
reduce rweight.
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