Knee, Ankle and Foot Pain

Pain Relief Tips for Aching Joints in Winter

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease, which is mainly characterised by damage and loss of cartilage and changes in bones surrounding the joint. People with OA frequently report that the severity of their pain is influenced by weather conditions. Although there is very little scientific evidence to support that joint pain is weather related, you can still use the following pain relief tips when your joints are aching in winter:

Dress warmly:

If it is cold outside, keep yourself warm with gloves over hands that ache and added layers over knees and legs.

Exercise indoor:

A study published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health found that the amount of sedentary time increased by over three hours during winter. People with joint pain should stay active in the winter with an indoor exercise plan.

Warm water:

Swimming in a heated pool is both great exercise and soothing to joints. You can also get relief from warm baths. However, avoid going right into the cold after your soak. Let your body temperature normalise first.

Stay safe in icy weather:

If you are going outside, pick solid, supportive shoes. Make sure they have good treads and try to walk on a surface that does not look icy.

Manual therapy or massage:

Our Osteopaths at Vale Health Clinic will mobilise your joints. They will also stretch the tight muscles and increase the blood flow to help ease off your pain and discomfort.

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