As the summer comes to an end and you begin to wrap up in your winter woolies, you may notice that your joints are beginning to stiffen up with the cold weather. This is a common problem, with many people reporting their condition worsen as the temperature drops. Research would suggest that it is not actually the cold weather itself that causes joint pain to worsen, it is more likely to be the change in the barometric pressure. Why The Weather Affects Your Joints Alterations in the atmospheric pressure affect joint pain symptoms and as a result of a drop in pressure your joints may swell. Those who suffer with joint pain … Continue reading Fact or Myth – Does Cold Weather Affect Your Joints?