Can Weather Changes Really Affect Joint Pain

Today’s weather forecast for your achy joints? Cold and wet with a chance of joint pain! There’s just something about cold and damp days that can cause your joints to feel a world of pain. There’s a long-held belief that certain weather conditions can increase joint pain. But is there really a correlation between weather and joint pain or is it just a myth? Let’s investigate further.

Can Weather Cause Joint Pain?

While it hasn’t been proven scientifically proven, there seems to be a correlation between weather and joint pain. For people living with chronic conditions such as arthritis, many experience increased joint pain on days with:

·         Higher humidity.

·         Lower barometric pressure.

·         Stronger winds.

Barometric pressure (the pressure of the air) can have an impact on joints, but temperature, humidity, and precipitation are also factors that can also affect the joints.

Since there are a variety of factors at play, it has been difficult for scientists to identify exactly what it is about the weather that causes some people to experience more pain when it’s humid, rainy, or cold.

Tips To Reduce Weather-Related Joint Pain

While it’s hard to avoid seasonal weather, you can follow the tips below to help prevent, reduce or relieve weather-related joint pain:

·         Stay active and keep your body moving.

·         Stretching regularly.

·         Dress warm.

·         Keep your room warm.

·         Use heat treatments such as a hot shower or bath, heating pad, or warming gels and creams such as Ibuleve Maximum Strength Gel 30G or Voltarol 12 Hour Joint Pain Relief Gel 100G.

·         Eat a well-balanced and nutritious diet with foods that contain beneficial vitamins, minerals, and properties for joint pain.

·         Use over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication such as pain relievers, gels, creams or ointments such as:

·         Flexiseq Gel 50GM

·         Ibuleve 5% 100G

·         Tiger Balm Red [Extra Strength] 19G

·         Voltarol Emulgel 1.16% Gel* 30GM

·         Voltarol Paineze Gel 100G              

Over-the-counter medications can work wonders for joint pain. Visit your local Pearl Chemist Group pharmacy to explore our selection of products that are formulated to provide fast-acting and long-lasting joint pain relief. Shop online or at any of our Pearl Chemist Group branches in South London.