How Fall and Winter Weather Can Affect Joint Pain
It isn’t a myth that changes in weather in the fall and winter can increase your joint pain. If you’re experiencing worsening joint pain and hip pain in Richmond Hill, NY, our medical doctors and physical therapists at Kanter Physical Medicine & Rehab can offer arthritis treatment. We offer all-natural arthritis treatment options that can improve your range of motion and mobility so you can return to your regular routine, pain-free. Here is a look at how fall and winter weather can affect joint pain, and our arthritis treatment options.
How Does Weather Affect Joint Pain?
Colder temperatures in the fall and winter can increase joint pain. Your blood circulation is slower in the cold weather, which can increase joint stiffness and muscle aches and pains. Cold temperatures also cause thicker fluid between your joints, which makes them stiffer. Changes in barometric pressure can also cause your joints to expand, which increases the pressure on your joints and bones. You may also be less active in cold weather, which can lead to stiffer, achier joints and muscles.
When Should You Visit a Doctor or Physical Therapist for Joint Pain?
Any time you have an increase in pain or worsening arthritis symptoms, you should visit your doctor. We recommend scheduling an appointment if:
- Your joint pain or arthritis symptoms are severe or worsening.
- Your pain is preventing you from sleeping, working, exercising, walking, or taking part in your hobbies.
- You have significant loss of mobility or range of motion.
- Your joints are red, swollen, or inflamed.
- You see a noticeable change in the size or shape of the joint.
- You have a fever or chills.
- You have increased pain related to an injury or trauma.
Our Arthritis Treatment Options
We offer collaborative care, and our medical doctors and physical therapists will work together to create a personalized arthritis treatment plan for you. Our treatment options are tailored to your diagnosis, symptoms, lifestyle, and goals and can help you get back to living a happy, healthy, pain-free life. We will use a combination of physical therapy and manual therapy to improve core strength and balance, reduce joint pain and inflammation, restore flexibility and range of motion at the joint, and improve your mobility. We specialize in drug-free pain management, acupuncture, joint injections, spinal decompression, and physical therapy for arthritis and joint pain.
Find Relief From Arthritis Symptoms
Changes in weather don’t have to mean you’re immobilized or unable to work or enjoy your hobbies. Visit us at Kanter Physical Medicine & Rehab to explore your options for arthritis treatment in Richmond Hill, NY. We offer drug-free, all-natural manual and physical therapy programs that relieve joint pain, inflammation, stiffness, and mobility issues associated with arthritis. Call us now to schedule an appointment.
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