Case Study: Once the cold weather hits my back tightens up
and starts hurting.
A patient recently visited us complaining that since the
weather has gotten colder their back pain has become worse. They were looking
for suggestions to combat the problems of back pain during the winter months.
Many patients complain of increased pain at this time year
and it is not the fault of the patient, the low meteorological pressure during
the winter months has a physical impact on your joints, compressing them and
making movement more painful.
Also we are less active in the cold weather and the less our
muscles get used the tenser they are which causes them to ache. Even the
gentlest of exercises will increase the flow of blood to the muscles which will
help them to relax and make them less prone to stiffness. Exercise also
releases endorphins which act as natural painkillers.
Self-management can be very effective in terms of controlling
your diet and exercise; however, regular massages and physiotherapy sessions
can also be very beneficial to deal with any underlying problems before they
are exacerbated by the cold winter conditions.
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