India, Oct. 31 -- If your knees ache every time you climb stairs, it might be time to listen to what your body's saying. That pain isn't just a random occurrence, it's your joints trying to tell you something important. Dr Anil Raheja, orthopaedics and spine expert with more than 28 years of experience at Apollo Spectra, Karol Bagh, Delhi, shared in his Instagram post the real reasons behind stair-related knee pain and how to prevent long-term damage. (Also read: Manipal Hospital orthopaedic surgeon explains how simple lifestyle changes can reverse early bone loss )

"Do you feel pain in your knees while climbing stairs? And do you try to avoid going down the stairs because it causes discomfort? One major reason behind this could be early...