Monsoon can be a harsh season for people suffering from arthritis. Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Prithviraj Deshmukh suggests some effective ways to relieve joint pain during the rainy days.
Now that the monsoon has arrived in many parts of India, many people are looking forward to some much-needed relief from the heat. However, persons suffering from arthritis generally fear the monsoon season since it is the time of year when joint problems might worsen. Arthritis is a disease that causes pain, aches, stiffness, and swelling in and around one or more joints. During the monsoon season, pain, oedema, and stiffness frequently worsen.
How monsoon affects the joints and what can be done to reduce joint discomfort during the rainy season? We asked Dr Prithviraj Deshmukh, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Orthobiologics Expert and Interventional Pain Management Specialist at Nexus Day Surgery Centre. Here’s what the expert said:
Factors that contribute to joint pain during the monsoon
Every season has a different effect on the environment. For example, when the rainy season arrives, the moisture, humidity level, and air pressure may fluctuate. You must have observed that the temperature fluctuates over this time period. As a result, you may categorise all of them as monsoon joint pain reasons. Some folks may not experience joint discomfort as much in the summer as they do in the rainy and winter seasons. Other factors that contribute to joint discomfort during the rainy season should be considered.
Ways to combat joint discomfort during the monsoon
Effective treatments to relieve joint discomfort during the monsoon season include:
Keeping toasty
Monsoon weather is distinguished by a dip in temperature followed by heavy downpours. This leads to a drop in total air temperatures, which causes joint discomfort. Staying warm is important in controlling joint pain because it increases blood circulation inside the body, lowering related discomfort. Warm births, warm compresses on the injured joint, hydrotherapy, and wearing warm clothes can all help with this.
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