What is Clinical Pilates?
What is Clinical Pilates and how can it help me? Pilates is a set of exercises originally invented by physical trainer Joseph Pilates in the
Why do we hurt when it gets cold? Does the cold weather “get into our bones”? Or does winter stir up arthritis?
In this blog we explore reasons that you might feel more stiff and sore in the colder months!
As Osteopaths, we’re consistenly discussing pain and stiffness with people. We notice a pattern every year, of our vague, niggly, annoying, aches and pains ramping up around July.
Contrary to common belief, cold weather doesn’t worsen inflammation, or “get into your bones”. Winter weather is also not a cause of arthritis.
That’s not to say that some of us don’t have a tendency to feel more sore when we get cold.
The hypothesized reasons for this, are the culmination of:
So what can be done? In most instances of increased pain during the winter months, movement is your friend. This might not be a walk in the bracing wind, but it could instead be yoga in your living room.
Be extra mindful of incorporating movement into your day – take the stairs instead of the lift, do some starjumps on your lunch break, dig out the stationary bike hiding in the back of your shed.
Where possible, try and maintain social connections and exposure to sunlight – doona days might be tempting, but too many can make you feel worse.
And if your pain is bothering you, have a chat to our Osteopaths for advice on how to ease your pain and enjoy a comfortable winter!
We’re happy to answer any questions you might have, please email us if you need any advice! info@chadstoneregionosteo.com.au
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