Cold wether may worsen arthritis pain
Introduction:
The cold and damp weather affects those living with arthritis as climate can create increased pain to joints whilst changes also occur to exercise routines. However that the factor that may be responsible for increased pain is not snow, cold or rain, but actually, a change in barometric etc.
There is no one explanation for why dropping temperatures affect your joints. One theory relates to drops in barometric pressure, which causes tendons, muscles, and the surrounding tissues to expand. Because of the confined space within the body, this can cause pain, especially in joints affected by arthritis.
Surviving Cold Weather With Osteoarthritis. A sense of dread comes over many arthritis sufferers as winter approaches. They can feel it in their bones—no pain intended. Cold weather can exacerbate joint pain and joint stiffness.
ARTHRITIS:
All type of Arthritis pain is caused by inflammation, the process that causes the redness and swelling in joints. damage to joint tissues caused by the disease process or from wear and tear. muscle strain caused by overworked muscles attempting to protect joints from painful movements.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES:
- Dress Warmly. If it’s cold outside, keep aching hands warm with gloves, and add extra layers over knees and legs.
- Layer Up.
- Hydrate.
- Lose Weight.
- Exercise Inside.
- Let Warm Water.
- Supplement Vitamin D.
- Stay Safe.
- Add fish oil ( reduce inflammation)
MANEGEMENT:
Physiotherapy:
For pain – Heat therapy (Wax bath, short wave diathermy, Heating pads, hot water bag, IFT etc..
Exercises can increase joint warm, joint flexibility and mobility.
Drugs: Other Pain-Relieving Arthritis Drugs. Acetaminophen is available without a prescription and is a commonly used pain reliever for people with arthritis. Narcotic pain relievers are available by prescription only and may be used to help with more severe pain codition.
THANK YOU,
SRIKUMARAN PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC & FITNESS CENTER
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