A physiotherapist has shed light on the scientific link between knee pain and weather changes. Marcos Sacristán, an expert in the field, revealed that there is a proven correlation between osteoarthritis and weather conditions.

Research involving over 200 osteoarthritis patients has shown that fluctuations in temperature and atmospheric pressure can exacerbate knee pain. Sacristán explained that the common phenomenon of feeling knee discomfort before rainy weather is not just a coincidence; it has a scientific basis.

In a TikTok video, Sacristán referenced a 2007 study conducted in the United States, which monitored participants with knee osteoarthritis for three months. The results were conclusive: pain levels increased when temperatures dropped or atmospheric pressure decreased.

According to Sacristán, this trend remained consistent regardless of the participants' location, whether they lived in a mountainous area or a coastal region. Even variables like age, weight, and medication did not impact the findings.

Addressing his audience under the username @fisioterapiatualcance, Sacristán posed the question: "Do you have a knee that can predict weather changes better than anyone else? You're not imagining things; there is scientific evidence supporting what you've been experiencing for years."

He further explained, "In 2007, a study in the US observed over 200 individuals with knee osteoarthritis for three months, and the results were astounding. Pain levels increased when the air pressure dropped or temperatures decreased. Essentially, your body senses weather changes before you do, whether you live near the coast or in the mountains; the data speaks for itself."

Sacristán emphasized that factors like age have no bearing on these findings, stating, "Science confirms this." He added, "Engaging in physical activity can reduce sensitivity to cold and pressure changes, even through simple exercises. I'm here to assist you in moving without fear and alleviating knee pain."

Moreover, a study titled "Changes in Barometric Pressure and Ambient Temperature Influence Osteoarthritis Pain" highlighted that individuals with osteoarthritis often claim that weather alterations affect their pain, but the evidence has been inconclusive. The study aimed to determine if short-term weather conditions impact knee osteoarthritis pain.

Researchers conducted a three-month analysis of pain reports from knee osteoarthritis patients across the US, correlating their symptoms with local weather data. By utilizing advanced statistical models, they identified connections between daily weather conditions such as temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, and changes in pain levels, while considering individual variations over time.

The study concluded, "Changes in barometric pressure and ambient temperature are independently linked to osteoarthritis knee pain severity." The results consistently showed associations between pressure changes, ambient temperature, and pain severity.

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