Winter Weather and Joint Pain

Winter is just around the corner and unfortunately for those with arthritis, it usually means waking up with swollen joint ache and joint pain. Although you may feel the achiness all year round, the winter is typically worse. There is good news, though. Your arthritis symptoms are just as manageable during the cold months of winter as they are during the summer months.  From chiropractic care in Yorkville to keeping your body moving, here are a few tips to help you manage the pain of arthritis during winter weather.

Stay Hydrated

Drinking plenty of water is beneficial for your body in a number of ways, including helping to keep your joints lubricated. This is especially important for those who have arthritis, because drinking water will help to remove toxins and wastes that damage muscles and joints. When your joints are lubricated, it helps to relieve inflammation around the muscles and joints and acts a cooling substance to promote proper blood flow and relieve joint pain.

Soak in a Hot Bath

Soaking in a hot bath will help to stimulate blood flow and relieve joint ache. For optimum benefits, consider adding a calming agent, such as lavender or eucalyptus oil to the water to help you relax. Research has shown that soaking in hot water helps with a wide range of musculoskeletal issues, including arthritis.

Chiropractic Adjustments

One of the best natural treatments for joint pain is chiropractic adjustments. Other than being a primary factor for balancing your nervous system, a visit to your chiropractor for adjustments is a drug-free option for healing your body. Chiropractic adjustments are also beneficial for reducing stress on your body, improving your immune system, and increases the energy needed to keep blood flowing.

Keep Moving

Bundling up and hibernating all winter will actually do your body more harm than good. Get up and get your body moving. Your body needs to move to keep your joints and muscles from cramping up and causing more joint pain.

Arthritis isn’t an easy diagnosis to live with and winter weather can add to the difficulties, but that doesn’t mean you have to let your symptoms worsen or consume your life. Talking to your chiropractor about daily exercise routines and stretches is extremely helpful in relieving your aches and pains.

Contact Advanced Physical Medicine of Yorkville to schedule a consultation to learn more about how we can help with your arthritis.