How Weather Changes Affect Health

Joint Pain

Research indicates joints can be quite sensitive to temperature and rapid changes in temperature, particularly when it gets colder. The cold causes muscles and ligaments to stiffen and adds extra pressure on joints, which can result in pain. This sensitivity to cold also applies to the drop in temperature before most storms, which is where the adage of someone feeling a storm coming 'in their bones' comes from.

Although cold weather is most often the culprit behind joint pain, it can also occur due to warmer weather. Specifically, spending an extended period in the heat can result in dehydration and less fluid in the joint, which can exacerbate issues with joint pain.

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