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Effects Of Cold Weather On Spinal Health

on : March 8, 2019 comments : (Comments Off on Effects Of Cold Weather On Spinal Health)

For several of our patients, the colder months bring joy and a sigh of relief from the previous warm weather months. However, the winter season can negatively affect one’s spinal health, and there’s a lot of evidence that shows a correlation between cold weather and increased pain in the back area. Our chiropractor near Mt. Sinai, Dr. Sophia Argeropoulos, can help ease your back pain as the winter months are getting closer!

Cold Weather May Stiffen Supporting Muscles Of The Spine

In a low-temperature environment, your body tries everything it can do to keep you warm. Your body mainly does this by a process called vasoconstriction, which is when your body diverts blood vessels to the most essential parts of the body, like your brain, lungs, and heart to keep them working correctly. As a result, your muscles, tendons, and ligaments have less blood being directed to them and get very stiff. This, in turn, puts extra stress on the muscles and could cause pain.

Cold muscles, tendons, and ligaments are more prone to injury than when they are warm. Shivering is your body’s natural reaction to being cold, as the quick movements of your muscles shaking try to heat your body.

Barometric Pressure Has a Direct Relationship With Inflammation

  • When barometric pressure decreases before a frigid day or a winter storm, there is less gravitational pull which means that there is less gravity to prevent swelling from happening.
  • If you had a preexisting injury and are already experiencing swelling in that area, the swelling could get worse due to the drop in barometric pressure.
  • As the inflammation increases, it puts more pressure on the muscles ligaments and nerves around the injury, causing increased pain in the injured area.

How Can A Chiropractor Help?    

  • Chiropractic adjustments can help reduce inflammation and help manage whatever back pain you’re feeling.  
  • Our chiropractor near Mt. Sinai can utilize mobilization techniques to reduce any inflammation and pain you have gently. These relaxed and less forceful movements act as a more therapeutic approach to the standard spinal manipulation treatment.
  • Massage therapy treatment is another method that can help treat back pain and relieve tension. Our experienced massage therapist can care for your body’s soft tissues, which includes the muscles, tendons, and connective tissues.

Dr. Sophia Argeropoulos’ chiropractic practice has been treating countless clients for years. Is the colder weather putting a damper on your back health? Don’t wait any longer, if you’re looking for a chiropractor near Mt. Sinai, contact us today!

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The effects of cold weather on spinal health can be seriously negative. Our chiropractor near Mt. Sinai can help you today! Contact us for more information.
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