Winter Weather and Joint Pain

When the temperature drops and cold weather starts becoming the norm, some people can experience uncomfortable joint pain. The reasons why this occurs vary, but research indicates that the barometric pressure changes are the common link.  Low pressure is associated with clouds and wet weather causing joint pain.  High pressure is associated with dryer weather and blue skies reducing joint pain. Our chiropractic care team at Taber Chiropractic and Laser Spine Therapy Center in Bowie, MD, are here to provide lifestyle changes and treatment options to reduce your joint pain.

Tips for Reducing Winter Joint Pain

Exercise: Strengthen and lengthen your muscles with routine exercise that will reduce pressure on the joints and assist in preventing injuries. Staying active throughout the entire year with low-impact exercises, especially in winter, will keep your joints healthy.

Get Fit and Healthy: Maintain a healthy weight, stay hydrated, eat a well-balanced diet rich in omega 3 fatty acids, low sugar, and low grains.  The doctors can help you identify pro-inflammatory foods in your diet.

Dress in Warm Layers: Wear warm clothing, preferably multiple layers to help prevent joint pain. Do not forget to wear gloves to keep your hands warm.

How Our Chiropractors Can Reduce Joint Pain

Chiropractic care is a combination of gentle chiropractic adjustments and procedures that correct misaligned joints and improve the relationship between the spine and nervous system. Our chiropractors adjust the spine resulting in reduced pain and improved mobility. We also adjust the joints to relieve tension and improve their function. If you are looking for an effective form of pain relief that does not rely on pain medication or invasive procedures, give chiropractic care a try!

Contact Taber Chiropractic and Laser Spine Therapy Center for Quality Care in Bowie, MD

Chiropractic care offers a natural, medication-free form of treatment for joint pain in the winter. Our team in Bowie will suggest a combination of lifestyle changes, chiropractic treatments, pain reducing physio- therapies, and exercises to help prevent joint pain in the winter and throughout the year.  Call us today at 301-352-4500 to schedule a consultation.