Not Only Attacking Elderly, Betritis Now Lurks Many Young People

JAKARTA - In the past, it was usually experienced by the elderly, but now it is increasingly attacking many young people. Artritis is a common term for inflammation, pain, and stiffness in one or more joints that affect the ability to move.

Quoted from the Express page, on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, pharmacist Noel Wicks, revealed that a recent report found that people with young ages had experienced it. Nearly half of young adults aged 18-34 have experienced it.

"What I'm really worried about is one in five people aged 18-34 years and 23 percent of them aged 35-44 years saying they are now suffering from death. Obviously it's no longer a health problem that the elderly are experiencing," said Noel Wicks.

There are many factors that make this happen, one of which is the main factor in lifestyle. Young people are now increasing their activities in front of the screen, both for education, work, or entertainment, which is very problematic.

Hours bend in front of laptops, tablets, and cell phones, which have created poor posture, muscle imbalance, and strain on the spine and neck.

In addition, many young people do not maintain their joint health, either because they lack exercise, or exercise with inappropriate posture.

Eating patterns are also one of the factors that cause fun among young people. Now more and more fast food, including snacks that are a source of inflammation for the whole body, including joints that eventually cause trouble.

With this fact, young people must start maintaining their lifestyle from an early age. Muscle stiffness and joints are common problems that occur when a person is silent for a long time, so these habits must be changed.

Do stretching, take a walk, whatever you need to do to change your position. If you feel pain, you should move too. Research has found that staying physically active can actually reduce the severity of pain," he explained.

Not only that, it is also recommended to ensure that when sitting or standing by keeping your back upright, your shoulders straight back and your feet tread the floor with weight distributed evenly.

Avoid bending over the sofa while holding your phone and try not to use your phone in bed because it can cause tension in the neck joints.