14/05/2025
Many people dread the winter time not only due to the cold, dark and short days, but due to increasing joint stiffness & pain that occurs during the cold weather 🥶
As we age and for people diagnosed with Arthritis, it becomes more common to experience joint stiffness and pain in the colder weather. Some people also note their symptoms to worsen as there is a change in weather!
Cooler temperatures cause the fluid within our joints, called Synovial Fluid, to become thicker which creates joint stiffness leading to reduced joint range of motion and flexibility. Pain is often as result of the lack of movement at these joints and also due to friction within the joint on movement
Common body areas that people experience stiffness and discomfort includes, the hands, knees, hips and lower back
To reduce joint stiffness and improve overall comfort and activity during the winter time, we recommend following the tips above!
Keeping your body moving with the aid of extra layers of clothing or warm modalities such as a hot shower or heat pack can significantly improve your comfort and overall quality of life during winter time 😀
For more individualised advice, come and see us at Tweak Physio!
