India, Dec. 15 -- Winter is here, and along with cosy sweaters and hot drinks, it often brings an unwelcome companion-knee pain. Many people notice stiffness, aches, or discomfort in their knees as the temperature drops, making simple activities like climbing stairs or walking in the cold a challenge.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Girish Bhalerao, Director and Chief, Mumbai Ortho Total Clinics, Sr. Consultant Orthopaedics Department, Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, shares the common causes, symptoms, and simple tips to keep winter knee pain at bay and stay active throughout the season. (Also read: AIIMS-trained neurologist warns 'heart attacks are no longer an old-age issue'; shares rising risk among 18-45-year-olds )

"Knee pain is ...