5 tips to keep warm in winter

1. Adequate measures to keep out the cold

Since low temperature is an important factor affecting the state of pain, wear warm clothes, gloves and scarves, especially the joints and ends of the limbs. To prevent cold wind from blowing into the body or excessive body temperature differences, causing sudden pain. For people with knee pain, additional foot warmers and knee pads can be worn for added warmth.

2. Control indoor humidity and temperature

Constant temperature and humidity contribute to human health. Maintaining indoor humidity at 40% to 60% and temperature at 19°C to 24°C is the most comfortable environmental state for the human body and helps the body dissipate excess heat. Many people keep their windows closed day and night because they are afraid of the cold. In fact, opening the windows after getting up in the morning can allow the dry outdoor air to take away indoor moisture and reduce moisture accumulation.

3. Stretch your muscles in time

Sitting and standing for long periods of time will cause the muscles to be too tight and the joints to be put under excessive pressure. Simple activities for about 5 minutes every hour can help lengthen the tight muscles, reduce the burden on the joints, and help blood circulation. You can also do more stretching exercises every day to increase muscle elasticity.

4. Regular and moderate exercise

To improve body pain in the long term, through correct and moderate exercise, you can increase body muscle mass, improve joint flexibility, metabolism and autonomic nervous system, which can help relieve pain and improve sleep and mood problems. Generally speaking, brisk walking, swimming, water aerobics, cycling and other low-impact exercises on joints are good choices to improve blood circulation throughout the body and maintain joint flexibility. The elderly, those suffering from severe joint degeneration, or those who have concerns about their physical condition are advised to consult their doctors about possible exercise options.

5. Hot compress pad, hot spring bath or traditional Chinese medicine bath

To relieve joint pain and discomfort caused by cold weather, you can use hot compress pads, soak in hot springs or take a traditional Chinese medicine bath. When using hot compress pads or soaking in hot springs, the temperature should be maintained at 38°C to 40°C to improve local poor blood circulation and relax muscles; Chinese medicinal baths can dredge meridians and remove rheumatism. However, it should be noted that these methods can only provide short-term relief and cannot completely cure the pain problem.

If your seasonal pain persists or shows signs of worsening, you should undergo a chiropractic examination and treatment as soon as possible to identify the root cause of your pain.

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