Honestly Speaking with three60

From Injury to Inflammation: How Sports Can Trigger Osteoarthritis

three60plus Season 1 Episode 6

In this episode of Honestly Speaking with three60+, “From Injury to Inflammation: How Sports Can Trigger Osteoarthritis,” we explore how past athletic injuries—when ignored or poorly treated—can lead to joint degeneration and chronic pain later in life.

Host Anjana Vaswani is joined by:

  • Dr. Sajeer Usman, orthopedic sports surgeon at SportsMed, Mumbai


  • Dr. Vinayak Tayade, senior Ayurvedic physician and joint care expert


Together, they dive deep into:

  • Why stiffness, swelling, and small niggles shouldn't be ignored


  • Which sports put your joints at higher risk (football, wrestling, etc.)


  • How diagnostic tools like MRIs help uncover hidden damage


  • The Ayurvedic lens on joint degeneration (Sandhigata Vata)


  • Herbs, oils, and therapies that restore fluid balance and flexibility


  • Yoga, stretching, and daily routines (Dinacharya) for sustainable relief


  • Myths around surgery, supplements, and long-term healing timelines


Whether you're an active athlete, a parent with sporty kids, or someone dealing with old injuries—this episode offers insights that combine precision science with time-tested natural healing.