Monsoon Brings Rain & Pain — How To Take Care Of Joint Pain?

It’s monsoon time! The season brings both joy and woe. With the rains, we also get joint pains. Here’s a helpful guide to watch out for specific aches and how to take care of yourself.

Monsoon is a happy time for many. The rains are refreshing & bring greenery back to life. But, it can bring some sadness too. Along with the rain, comes joint pain. Folks with bone disorders and those older than 60 often complain during this season. But you know what? Joint pain can affect others too.

What Causes Joint Pain During Monsoon?

Studies show that people with arthritis and bone-related issues feel more pain in monsoon compared to other seasons. What’s to blame? Barometric pressure. It’s the weight of the air around us. When barometric pressure is high, it keeps your body tissues from swelling. Before it rains, this pressure drops, causing tissues to expand and create pain.

Higher humidity levels also play a part, thickening blood which increases blood pressure. This causes your body to work harder and results in dehydration. Less fluid around joints leads to pain.

How to Manage Joint Pain in Monsoon?

Exercise is key to managing joint pain in monsoon. Regular stretching and physical activities will keep such pain in check while stretching twice a day is highly recommended. Avoid sitting for long hours! If work requires you to sit for long periods, make sure you stand up & walk every half an hour or so. If your room has air conditioning, it might make the pain worse, so get moving every 30-40 minutes. Weight can also add to the pain, so work on keeping it in check. Extra weight puts more pressure on your joints, increasing the pain. Make sure your diet has vitamins and Omega-3 fatty acids. If the pain doesn’t go away after three weeks, it’s called chronic pain and you need to see a doctor. The doctor might ask for a blood test to find out what’s wrong. They may also suggest changes in diet or lifestyle, maybe even physical activities or physiotherapy.

What Can Amandeep Hospitals Do to Help Relieve Pain?

Pain management is crucial when dealing with joint pain—it’s not a common term here yet. We specialize in it with treatments like modern regenerative medicine & radiofrequency ablation to relieve pain.