Many people tend to experience joint-related issues more during monsoon season such as chronic joint pain , arthritis , muscle pain, osteoarthritis and joints becoming painful and stiff. Various factors could influence joint pain during monsoon such as humidity , moisture level and atmospheric pressure. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Pramod Bhor, Director of Orthopedics and Robotic Joint Replacement Surgeon at Fortis Hospital in Vashi, explained, “The atmospheric pressure significantly drops when there is a change in climate or heavy rainfall.
When your body detects and decodes these changes it results in inflammation and swelling in your soft tissues, making the fluid in your joints expand. This expansion can take place around your joints which can easily irritate and trigger your nerves, resulting in intense pain around your joints.” Tips to manage joint pain during monsoon Stay warm: Temperature suddenly fluctuates during the monsoon season, which can impact one’s joint health.
Atmospheric pressure is directly said to trigger intense joint and muscle pain during the rainy season. It becomes essential to stay warm and cozy when there's uncertainty in the weather, cover yourself with full-sleeved t-shirts and long pants along with warm socks and gloves. Taking a hot water bath regularly can help relieve joint pain during the rainy season.
Keep your body mobile: Not getting engaged in exercises or physical activities throughout the day can encourage joint pain, m.