Winter in Prescott, AZ - More Aches & Pains

Winter has arrived in Prescott, AZ and with it comes aches and pains for many of our patients. Why do some people experience more pain in cold weather?

Differences in barometric pressure might be one culprit. Pain patients are also pretty susceptible to all kinds of painful stimulus, like colder temps, and that may also be why some people experience more discomfort in the winter months.

While we can't influence the weather conditions, we can do some things to alleviate the pain from the winter months:

• Get some exercise. Nothing warms up your body like physical activity, plus it helps lift your spirits and keeps you healthy!
• Stay hydrated. When it's cold out and the humidity is low, it's easy to get dehydrated. Drink lots of water during the winter weather.
• Heat therapy. A heating pad can really do a lot to lessen aches and pains.
• See your chiropractor! We're trained to help people with musculoskeletal pain and conditions, and we can help not only ease the aches and pains of wintertime, but, most importantly, help fix the root problem causing the pain in the first place.

Chiropractic is safe and effective for so many conditions. If you'd like to get out of pain without medications or surgical procedures, give our Prescott, AZ clinic a call today at (928) 778-2227 for an appointment.