Arthritis is a disease that causes the joints of the body to become swollen and painful. The most common forms of arthritis are rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Both of these diseases are incurable but they can be treated with physiotherapy and medication to relieve chronic pain and improve movement of the joints. So Why Is My Arthritis Pain Worse In The Winter? The change in air pressure, otherwise known as barometric pressure, can affect the joints in the body. Barometric pressure is the weight of the atmosphere that surrounds us and when the air pressure is low, the tissues surrounding your joints expand (similar to an expanding balloon) and this can … Continue reading Cold Weather Affects Arthritis – True or False?