If your arthritis pain flares up in the spring, you’re not imagining things. Seasonal changes—especially during springtime in Georgia—can have a big impact on joint health and inflammation.
🌡️ Temperature & Barometric Pressure Fluctuations – Spring is known for shifting weather patterns, and as barometric pressure drops (before storms or rain), joint tissues expand, leading to increased stiffness and discomfort.
🌧️ Increased Humidity – Many arthritis sufferers are sensitive to moisture levels. High humidity can increase joint swelling, making movement more painful.
🌻 Seasonal Allergies & Inflammation – Spring allergies trigger the immune system, increasing inflammatory responses throughout the body, which can worsen arthritis pain.
🏃 Increased Activity After Winter – If you’ve been less active in the colder months, suddenly increasing movement without strengthening your joints first can lead to stiffness, soreness, and flare-ups.
💡 How to Reduce Arthritis Pain in Spring:
✅ Stay hydrated to help flush out excess inflammation.
✅ Use compression sleeves for added joint support.
✅ Take anti-inflammatory supplements (turmeric, omega-3s, ginger).
✅ Try gentle stretching and mobility exercises to warm up stiff joints.
✅ If seasonal allergies make pain worse, consider an anti-inflammatory diet and allergy treatments.
If your arthritis is significantly worse this time of year, regenerative medicine, physical therapy, or targeted injections may help manage symptoms more effectively.
