5 ways to prevent joint pain in cold weather

1. Keep your body warm. Always remember to dress warmly, especially around the neck, back, and joints such as wrists, knees, and feet. Wear a hat, gloves, and closed shoes to protect your head and limbs from the cold. Wrap a scarf around your neck to keep it warm and prevent drafts.

2. Exercise regularly. Gentle exercise, such as walking, yoga, or tai chi, helps improve blood circulation, maintain flexibility, and reduce joint pain. Also, avoid sitting or lying down for too long. Change positions frequently to prevent joint stiffness.

In Ho Chi Minh City, the weather turned cold on the morning of January 13th, with temperatures around 19 degrees Celsius, prompting parents to dress their children in extra warm clothing.

3. Proper nutrition. To help reduce joint pain, pay attention to a proper, balanced diet, supplementing calcium (drinking milk, eating seafood, dark leafy greens) to strengthen bones. Nutrients that promote healthy bones and joints are also found in fish, chia seeds, and walnuts. Limit spicy foods as these can increase joint inflammation. In addition, drinking enough water helps maintain joint moisture.

Maintaining a healthy weight is also crucial for reducing joint pain. Being overweight puts pressure on the joints, especially the knees, worsening joint pain. Maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine to control weight will help protect your body better during the cold season.

4. Use heat therapy. Take warm baths or use warm compresses to help relieve pain and relax the joints. Warm temperatures help relax muscles and increase blood circulation, reducing pain in the joints.

5. Regular medical check-ups . Patients with bone and joint pain need to monitor their health and have regular check-ups to detect bone and joint problems early and receive timely treatment.

Note that you should avoid exposure to extremely cold environments by limiting your time outdoors when it's very cold, especially in the early morning and late evening, when your body hasn't had time to adjust to the temperature. Wait until your body warms up before going outside. Getting enough sleep is also very important because sleep helps the body recover and regenerate.

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