Walking If you are obese, your knees and hips experience up to 3 times as much pressure with each step. Climbing Stairs If you are obese, your knees and hips experience up to 6 times as much pressure when walking down a flight of stairs. Weight Gain Increases Risk For every ten pounds of excess weight gained, the risk of developing osteoarthritis increases by approximately 40%. More than just the hips or knees Obesity is a risk factor for developing arthritis in the knees, hips,... Read More