Why Do My Joints Feel Stiff and Painful During Damp Winter Weather?
1. Introduction Joint stiffness and pain during damp winter weather are primarily triggered by drops in barometric pressure combined with low ambient temperatures. The decreased atmospheric pressure allows the soft tissues and fluids within the enclosed joint capsule to expand slightly, which mechanically stretches sensitized nerves, while the cold thickens the lubricating synovial fluid, increasing … Read more