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Anyone who has arthritis or some other joint pain seems to find that the colder it gets, the worse it becomes. The cold stiffens joints and advances discomfort and mobility becomes more restricted; as a result, moving and functioning through daily activities can be much more cumbersome. But why would this be happening in the first place?
Cold can cause the muscles to shrink, creating the feeling of a tighter joint for the individual. The blood will also flow slower in cold weather, thus making the joints stiffer. This means that people with arthritis will have more inflammation and pain.
Practical Tips to Manage Your Joint Pain in the Cold
Keep Warm: Keeping the joints warm, dressing in many layers, wearing gloves, and heating pads is recommended. Keep Moving: Light stretching and low-impact exercises will afford the same range of motion to the joints.
Diet and Hydration: Diets containing anti-inflammatory nutrients and special attention to hydration can ease the stiffness in the joints.
Take warm baths: Such a soak helps ease stiff joints and is beneficial in improving circulation. Calcium has many added advantages.
Cold weather can aggravate arthritis and joint pain. However, if you make sure you are warm and active, and watch your health, the strategies might help in putting minimal discomfort and improving your mobility this winter.
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