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7. Cold and Damp Weather Trigger Arthritis
Have you ever had someone swear a storm was coming based on their knee pain? It’s a common misunderstanding that bad weather brings arthritis pain. In reality, a cold and wet climate does not cause arthritis, nor does a warm climate cure it for good.
This myth is a stubborn one, perhaps because temperature can indeed effect the joints. Treating a sore joint with heat can bring relief, and some people insist that moving to a warm, dry climate has made a world of a difference. However, these improvements could be explained by an active lifestyle: when the weather is nice and comfortable, you’re much more likely to stay active, and regular exercise is one of the best ways to improve arthritis symptoms and prognosis.
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