Protect Your Joints at Any Age: Pro Tips from Fort Worth's Trusted Orthopedic Experts

At Orthopedic Institute of Fort Worth, we help you stay active and mobile. Our team provides expert care across North Texas. With offices in Fort Worth, Southlake, and Weatherford, Texas, we make it easy to get the joint support you need.

Whether you are dealing with sudden knee pain or chronic stiffness, protecting your joints is key to a healthy life. Our goal is to help you understand how your body works so you can make informed choices.

How does body weight affect your joint health?

Your weight-bearing joints carry the load of your entire body during daily movement. Your weight-bearing joints absorb substantial force during everyday movement. A higher body weight can increase the mechanical load on joints such as the knees and hips, which may contribute to pain over time.

A study in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders involving adults aged 50 and older found that higher BMI over time was associated with greater odds of developing musculoskeletal pain, with some of the strongest associations seen for knee pain. Maintaining a healthy weight can reduce the load on weight-bearing joints and may support joint health. 

At our clinic, we offer personalized support to help you manage joint stress. Our team provides nonsurgical treatments and physical therapy plans to keep you moving comfortably. 

Is there a connection between joint pain and weight gain?

Joint pain and body weight can influence each other over time. Pain may make staying active more difficult, while higher body weight can place additional demands on painful joints. 

A long-term study published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A found a bidirectional relationship between body mass and joint pain. The relationship also appeared to change with age, with greater pain associated with higher body mass through much of adulthood but with lower body mass at advanced ages.

Our specialists can evaluate what may be contributing to your discomfort and recommend treatment based on your symptoms, activity level, and diagnosis.

How we help you protect your joints at our clinic

Since 1945, our practice has provided trusted orthopedic care to the North Texas community. We treat people aged 12 and older for a wide range of musculoskeletal issues. This includes everything from arthritis to sports-related injuries.

Our deep community roots include serving as team physicians for Texas Christian University (TCU) for over 50 years. We also provide medical coverage for local high school sports teams. This extensive experience helps us deliver high-quality care to athletes and active individuals alike.

Whether you want to return to competitive sports or simply walk more comfortably, we design a plan just for you. Our team of board-certified, fellowship-trained specialists is here to support you every step of the way.

If you are ready to take control of your joint health, contact our team today to schedule a visit at one of our convenient locations.