You may have noticed, if not with yourself then with others, that as the cold weather approaches aches and pain occur or get more intense. In this article, let’s discuss the reasons why cold weather pain and aches occur and some tips to prevent them.
Reasons why cold weather pain occurs:
Given below are the major reasons why cold weather pain and aches occur :
Inactivity:
Joints may get stiff and painful due to inactivity and as the winter approaches, we generally stay indoors when it’s chilly cold outside. That’s the reason when the weather keeps us from moving around as much as we generally move, we feel more pain in winter seasons.
Barometric Pressure Change:
We may feel pain in joints affected by arthritis for the tendons, muscles, or any scar tissues to expand & contract.
Joint Fluid’s Thickness:
Joints may feel stiffer as the low temperature may also cause the fluid inside joints thicker.
Prevention of Cold Weather Pains
These were some of the main reasons why we may feel pains & aches in winter or cold weather. Let’s now go through some tips for preventing cold weather pains :
Stay Hydrated:
Water is helpful in keeping the system balanced and flowing, our joints lubricated and helps in the smooth functioning of the body and removal of wastes, but in cold weather, our water consumption may sometimes get decreased. Therefore, it is really important to stay hydrated in winter or cold weather.
Regular Movement:
To prevent cold weather pain, we must do daily exercise at home or fitness centre for 30-45, which should include strength training, cardio, and flexibility exercises.
Chill:
If there is no need, we should take it easy and shouldn’t strain our joints.
Keep it warm:
Well, this one is really pleasing in the winter. We should take warm showers, wear warm clothes, use heavy blankets and quilts, wear gloves and socks, and eat dry fruits. To summarise, when it’s chilly cold, we should stay warm.
Supplements of Vitamin D:
We are more susceptible to getting less than necessary sunlight and being Vitamin D deficient, in the months of winter. We shall check with our Primary Care Physician for this deficiency of Vitamin D may also be responsible for our pain in joints, muscles, and bones.
Intelligent Choice:
Well, there can be many pieces of advice and articles, but the best resort to all health problems should always be a professional doctor. We should consult our doctor and asks for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to treat the pain.
Do the basics right:
In all situations and seasons, the first advice is always the basics. We should get enough sleep, eat a nutritious diet, and overall, take good care of our health.
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