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During the colder winter months in Melbourne, some people may experience an increase in chronic pain symptoms such as back pain, neck pain or arthritic joint pain. For those suffering from chronic pain conditions, the winter chill can exacerbate pain and cause symptoms to flare up.
In this blog we will explore why winter conditions tend to have an impact on chronic pain, how to minimise this impact and how acupuncture can play a part in your pain management strategies during winter.
Winter and the inevitable cold conditions that go along with it can have a significant impact on our bodies. Factors include:
Drop in temperature: this can lead to tightening of muscles, ligaments and tendons. Colder conditions can cause stiffness within the body, leading to pain and discomfort. Colder weather can also cause a reduction in blood circulation.
Lifestyle changes: during colder months it’s often easier to curl up on the couch and watch a movie instead of going for a run or getting to the gym. A reduction in exercise and activity can reduce muscle strength and have an impact on joint mobility.
Increase in inflammation: when it’s cold, your body can switch on a protective response in which it constricts blood vessels. This can lead to inflammation and an increase in pain.
There are several ways that you can reduce winter-related pain:
Acupuncture may provide benefits during winter and may help to alleviate winter-related pain.
Some general benefits that acupuncture treatment may provide are:
Boost to overall health and well-being: by returning the body back into balance and maximising energy flow.
Promoting better sleep quality: leading to increased energy levels and concentration
Reduction in stress & anxiety: by helping to regulate the body’s stress response, promote relaxation and restore balance.
For people experiencing chronic back pain acupuncture may help to:
Acupuncture may assist in relieving neck pain related to colder conditions by:
Arthritis can be challenging to manage even in warmer climates and in the middle of a Melbourne winter the symptoms can be more pronounced.
Acupuncture may help to:
So if you are experiencing an increase in chronic pain during Winter in Melbourne consider acupuncture as a natural and holistic treatment that may help to reduce pain and symptoms and provide a boost to your overall well being.
