Cold weather can worsen old injuries due to air pressure and nerve sensitivity. This might cause knee and ankle pain. Living an active lifestyle and exercising can rebuild muscle strength. If pain is intolerable, see a doctor.
Even while old injuries might heal, cold temperatures can cause abrupt joint pain. Here, we explain the causes of worsening pain.
Dr. Pramod Bhor, Director of Orthopedics and Robotic Joint Replacement Surgeon, Fortis Hospital, Vashi, said regular activities strain the body, causing muscular and joint tension. Accident-related orthopaedic injuries may hurt worse in winter. Understand the cause.
In cold weather, atmospheric pressure changes, affecting bodily fluid, especially around knees and ankles. In cold weather, barometric air pressure drops rapidly. This pressure drop rapidly expands knee and ankle gasses and fluids. These fluids swell and press on nerves, reactivating existing injuries.
Orthopaedic injuries increase nerve sensitivity and tension. A temperature drop triggers body balance. Because nerves are more sensitive, weather changes might cause pain from earlier traumas.
Rebuilding muscle strength requires an active lifestyle and frequent exercise. Many people avoid exercise in winter. Thus, inactivity can stiffen joints, muscles, and tissues and worsen previous injuries.Keep warm in cold weather to promote fluid flow. Exercise to avoid joint and muscle stiffness. Use painkillers as prescribed by your doctor to relieve discomfort. The doctor must be consulted when pain is intolerable. Take pain seriously and get medical help to enhance your life.
Conclusion
Reduced air pressure, greater nerve sensitivity, and inactivity can make previously injured joints hurt worse in cold temperatures. These variables can cause stiff joints, muscles, and tissues, especially in winter due to inactivity, says Dr. Pramod Bhor, Director of Orthopedics and Robotic Joint Replacement Surgeon at Fortis Hospital, Vashi. To avoid pain, remain warm, exercise, and follow your doctor’s painkiller recommendations. Improving quality of life requires seeking medical attention when pain is severe.
