2006-12-09 08:50:26 · 5 answers · asked by norsmen 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Barometric pressure is correct, but it's the pressure gradient between the atmosphere and the joint space that is detected. When an old-timer (or anyone with osteoarthritis), says, "it's goinna rain". They're saying it because the atmospheric pressure has dropped (low pressure systems precede stormy weather) and their synovial spaces (the bursa) swell. It takes a while for the body to resorb the fluid and equilbrate the pressure. That swelling is painful to a knee that is already hurting from preexisting conditions (like arthritis).
2006-12-09 11:27:14 · answer #1 · answered by Andrew F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barometric pressure.
2006-12-09 10:34:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its the drop in barometric pressure.
2006-12-09 09:15:24 · answer #3 · answered by bagem 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
because the cold makes things shrink. when bones shrink that are damaged or worn, like arthritus they feel more painful because they have to work harder.
2006-12-09 08:56:50 · answer #4 · answered by badgerpurplehaze 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
its the damp weather that makes it worse
2006-12-09 08:54:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋