If you’ve ever claimed, “I can feel a storm coming in my bones,” you’re not alone. Many people believe rain worsens joint pain, especially if arthritis is in the picture.
But is it fact — or just folklore? We turned to an expert for answers.
Yes, rainy days can cause joint pain.
“It’s not a myth: Rainy, damp weather really can magnify joint stiffness and pain,” says Mark Shekhman, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at the Bone & Joint Institute at Hartford Hospital.That’s especially true if your joints are already inflamed or have less cushioning — due to arthritis, an old injury or any other reason.
