Enthralling Trails

  Health has always been a priority for me, but sometimes stark realities remind us that more needs to be done. A few weeks ago, I slipped and fell during my morning walk. I got up quickly, brushed myself off, and continued on my way. I forgot the incident as quickly as my morning walk. The pain was manageable for a couple of days, but it worsened with my walks, and I noticed swelling behind my knee. I ignored it for a few days, but the pain wasn’t reducing. I felt an X-ray could reveal the cause. We searched for the nearest orthopaedic hospital. The hospital was well-maintained, and we were soon attended to. After a checkup, the doctor gently shared that the signs were of early osteoarthritis. It was hard to believe, as I was up every day at dawn to exercise before leaving for work. Although the X-ray results were typical for my age, the orthopedician recommended an MRI. I had to choose an expensive location to get the quickest appointment. I stood watching people at the MRI centr...