Doctor visits increase with the arrival of winter due to cases of joint pain and muscle stiffness. Exposure to sunlight, taking a hot shower before bed and keeping hydrated are some ways to relieve pain, so this means that during the winter, some people experience muscle spasms.
On this, the report, published on the “indiatoday” website, indicated that the winter season leads to the onset of many health problems for the elderly, and doctors share that at the beginning of the cold months, cases of joint pain and muscle spasms increase, especially among older adults suffering from chronic pain.
said Acting Consultant Surgeon Dr. Rohit Chakur joints Arthroscopy shows that most elderly people experience an exacerbation of joint pain and stiffness during the winter, and this includes feeling pain even in old wounds and operative sites, and there is reported to be a steady increase of the number of patients with such ailments, and as a result of the change in temperature and cold, there is severe stiffness in the muscles, linings and joints.
During winter, blood flow to other nearby areas of the body decreases, and when this happens, the person experiences discomfort and pain moving highly mobile joints such as the knees, hips, and fingers.
According to Palliative Medicine and Rehabilitation Consultant Dr. Raghavendra Ramangulu, who emphasized that these problems occur due to the thickening of fluids in the body. At that time, the joint fluids thicken and the muscles spasm. Muscle pain can lead to a lot of friction which leads to shaking and an inflammatory mediator is formed. It can lead to problems and concerns with muscle pain and muscle pain which leads to increased joint friction.
The report provided the top tips for relieving bone and muscle problems during the winter season, including:
Sun exposure:
Dr. Ramangulu advised that a person should be exposed to sunlight during the day as often as possible as it removes the “stiffness” in the body.
Hydrate the body:
It’s important to stay hydrated: Most people don’t drink enough water during the cold season and therefore end up suffering from joint pain and muscle cramps. Drinking plenty of fluids ensures that your joints and muscles function properly.
Eat some foods:
Eating foods rich in vitamins C, D and K and this includes spinach, kale, tomatoes and oranges which also contain calcium and other minerals is essential for healthy bones and joints.
Lifestyle change:
Certain lifestyle changes, like taking a hot shower before bed, can warm people up, and Dr. Ramangulu recommended drinking a cup of warm milk before bed to improve sleep.
“If sleep improves, most problems with muscle aches and spasms will go away. If deep sleep is not good, there will be a vicious cycle. The next day, in the morning, you will wake up with more aches and pains.”
