Bone pains and joint pains: when the weather gets in the way
It happens to feel intense pain in the bones when the weather is on the rampage. But to what extent seasonal changes and sudden changes in temperature can actually affect joint pain
Is there really a relationship between climate change and bone
pain.Although the point is not yet peaceful, a recent study would seem to confirm this connection, especially if the person who complains of these pains already suffers from rheumatism or arthritis. Let’s find out more about the relationship between climate and bone pain .
Joint pain and the role of atmospheric pressure
Why ijoint and musculoskeletal pain intensify in bad weather
When it rains and / or temperatures drop, the lowering of atmospheric pressure reverberates its effects on bone pressure. In short, atmospheric variations are poorly tolerated by bones and cartilages and, above all, by the joints previously affected by some adverse event (fractures, sprains …): when the climate changes, in fact, an increase occurs in these parts of the body. of extracellular fluids and a consequent inflammatory state.
The results of a recent study on joint and musculoskeletal pain
“Cloudy with a chance of pain” is the interesting English study which, since 2016, has been collecting data on the health of hundreds of people correlating them to atmospheric conditions. Through an app specially created for this research, participants record their state of well-being after being geolocated. The collected data are compared in real time with the meteorological conditions in place in the place where the volunteers subjected to monitoring are located. According to what emerged, it seems that there really is a correlation between climate change and bone pain: it turned out, in fact, that people who suffered from chronic muscle and bone problems experienced less pain precisely in the months when sunny days they prevailed on rainy days.
What to do to combat joint and bone pain
If there is indeed a correlation between climate change and bone pain, chronic pain sufferers should plan their activities according to the weather. More generally, to combat pain in the bones and joints, some healthy habits of life can be helpful, starting with sporting activity. Mobility and strengthening exercises are welcome, with particular attention to the body areas most sensitive to climatic variations. General postural exercises are also to be encouraged, which are useful in not leaving the muscle mass at the mercy of weather variations.
There are natural and effective remedies for bone pain
Joint pain and bone painthey can generally be fought with completely natural remedies . A herb belonging to the Pedaliaceae family, the Devil’s Claw is able to help reduce swelling and pain. Mineral present in the body in very small quantities, Manganese plays a fundamental role in bone growth, protects cartilage from stress and wear and fights osteoporosis. Substance already present in the cartilage matrix, Glucosamine retains water inside the cartilage tissues, to keep them lubricated, reducing the risk of joint injuries. Finally, Aloe Vera is a natural soothing that relieves muscle pain.
