Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Winter Increases Joint Pain and Arthritis
A doctor in India said that joint pain and arthritis get worse in the winter.
He explained that during winter, blood flow in the body decreases, and muscles around the joints become stiff, making arthritis worse.
He also mentioned that about 40 percent of people under 35 have morning stiffness in their joints.
Women are more likely to get arthritis than men.
The doctor talked about a new problem called 'Behavioral Arthritis,' which is caused by sitting too much, looking at screens a lot, and not getting enough Vitamin D.
Joint pain and arthritis problems increase by 20-30 percent during winter.
About 40 percent of people under 35 experience morning stiffness in their joints.
Women have a 1.5 to 2 times higher risk of arthritis compared to men.
A new problem called 'Behavioral Arthritis' is caused by sitting for more than 8 hours, excessive screen time, and Vitamin D deficiency.
The doctor advised that during winter, it is common for blood circulation to decrease and muscles around the joints to stiffen, worsening arthritis.
- Who
- Dr. K. Sasidhar Reddy, Senior Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon and Fellow in Joint Replacement at Nellore Medicover Hospital
- What
- Increase in joint pain and arthritis severity during winter
- When
- During the winter season
- Where
- Kurnool, India
- Why
- Decrease in blood circulation, stiffening of muscles around joints, hormonal effects, and lifestyle factors
- Increase in joint pain during winter
- 20-30 percent
- Morning stiffness in people under 35
- 40 percent
- Arthritis risk in women compared to men
- 1.5 to 2 times higher
- New problem identified
- Behavioral Arthritis
- Causes of Behavioral Arthritis
- Sitting for more than 8 hours, excessive screen time, Vitamin D deficiency