Stay Warm to Protect Your Joints and Health

Many people notice their pain becomes worse when the weather changes. This is true for individuals with arthritis, migraines, and other painful conditions. Usually, the changes are due to shifting air pressure, which causes changes in the pressure against your joints. It’s a pretty common occurrence; in fact, some doctors report their patients feeling more pain on colder, rainy days.

Muscles Are Affected Too

Scientists believe that cold weather can cause muscles to contract, leading to soreness. There are many forms of chronic pain that result from muscular disorders or some kind of injury that affects the muscles, such as whiplash, back pain, neck pain and much more. Stretching can help relieve muscle pain, as well as massage therapy and chiropractic care. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to stay healthy and pain-free.

• Dress Warm to Protect Your Joints: Joint pain often worsens in the winter. When we become cold, our bodies redirect fluid flow to stay closer to vital organs, leaving our joints prone to becoming cold. The fluid inside the joints may thicken, leading to stiffness and swelling. If you are prone to chronic pain, bundle up when it’s cold. Whenever you plan on doing outdoor activities, be sure to choose clothing that keeps you warm. Don’t walk outside with exposed skin. Wear warm gloves or mittens, a hat, boots and thick socks.
• Try Massage Therapy: Increasing your circulation is key to staving off many of the side effects associated with these conditions. If your pain is muscular in nature, massage therapy may be right for you. Massage is incredibly effective at boosting circulation and blood flow, bringing oxygen and nutrients to the affected area. This helps relieve cramping and in turn, helps you feel more relaxed.
• Chiropractic is Key For Joint Health: Supporting healthy joints can be as easy as regular chiropractic adjustments. When fluid and air build up in a joint, it can cause soreness to the point of impacting nearby nerves. Chiropractic releases this tension and helps keep the joint properly aligned so you have fewer symptoms.

Visit Our Office to Learn More

Stay healthy with the help of our chiropractors at Motus Integrative Health. We deliver innovative solutions to help you overcome chronic pain this winter. Let us help you be your best with our range of services. For more information or to schedule a consultation, call our team today. We are available by phone or through our online message.