We are all too familiar with the winter ache, aren’t we? The moment you stand up suddenly during winter, you feel that rush of ache in your heels, sound similar? Or maybe when you wake up in the morning, your back starts to tell you that you need more rest. Did you ever wonder why the winter season does this to you? Well, let us help you understand better!
A well-known stiffness, particularly in the knees, back, or fingers, appears as soon as the temperature drops and winter arrives in Punjab. Your joints feel as though they have rusted overnight when you wake up. Just a few weeks ago, things like getting out of bed and climbing stairs felt effortless, but now they impact us a little.
For many Punjabis, particularly the elderly, this is more than just a fantasy. Clinics in the area noticeably see an increase in patients complaining of joint discomfort, oedema, and decreased mobility each winter. However, why does this occur? Is winter really hard on our bones, or is it just old age? The answer would be simple if youngsters were safe from this discomfort. Today, no matter what your age is, you tend to have a weak and sore body during the winter. So, maybe you should try to dig deeper into the reasons.
Let’s break it down: the science, the symptoms, the solutions, and when it’s time to stop brushing it off.
How Cold Weather Affects Your Joints?
This question must come to your mind now and then: What’s the connection between cold weather and arthritis? Yes, there is a connection that is probably interrupting your joint health.
Punjab already has a high prevalence of arthritis because of lifestyle, nutrition, and genetics. The following causes the pain to worsen in the winter: