How Physical Therapy Supports Joint Pain During the Fall and Cold Months By Michael E. Pomykala, PT, DPT, CSCS /// As the temperatures drop and the crisp Fall weather rolls in, many people begin to feel a familiar discomfort: joint pain. Cooler weather can aggravate inflammation, increase stiffness, and make daily tasks—like walking the dog,...Read More

Maybe you said knees? Or, shoulders, knuckles, wrists, elbows, hips, etc.? Whatever your answer, if you think your joints feel more achy when the weather turns cold and damp, it may not be your imagination. Changes in weather, like the dropping temperatures in store for us this month, are known to affect joints. Colder weather...Read More