PART 2: What Actually CAUSES Knee Arthritis (And the Myths You Need to Stop Believing) THE RISK FACTORS: Age: Joint tissues become more susceptible over time - unfortunately, one of aging's "perks" Joint Injuries: Initiate inflammatory processes that lead to cartilage degeneration Obesity: Adds mechanical stress AND creates pro-inflammatory states Anatomical Misalignments: Bow-legged? That puts extra stress on the medial (inside) knee cartilage, causing uneven wear THE PATHOLOGY - A Failed Repai