By Priyanka Deshpande
CNBC-TV18.com
Published August 14, 2024
Do cold temperatures really worsen body aches? A new study published by The Conversation on PTI says no.
The first study of its kind, found no direct link between weather changes and joint or muscle pain flare-ups.
Two-thirds of osteoarthritis patients think cold triggers pain — study challenges this idea.
Analysis of over 15,000 people showed no connection between most pain episodes and weather.
A chilly day won't increase your risk of knee or back pain, according to the research.
The only exception to the findings was for gout. Warmer, dry weather might increase gout flare-ups due to dehydration.
Why do we think the weather affects our pain? The study suggests it's more about behavior changes than the weather itself.
Choosing the couch over the gym and poor sleep habits in winter could be behind your aches, not the cold.
Believing winter will worsen pain might actually make it feel worse, even if it's not true.
Don’t let the weather dictate your pain levels — focus on risk factors for pain you can control and modify.