In “bad” or stormy weather, barometric pressure drops so that there is less pressure to push against the body. This allows tissues around the joints to expand, putting pressure on the joints and increasing pain.
Does high or low barometric pressure cause joint pain?
Another idea: Changes in barometric pressure may make your tendons, muscles, and any scar tissue expand and contract, and that can create pain in joints affected by arthritis. Low temperatures can also make the fluid inside joints thicker, so they feel stiffer.
What helps barometric pressure pain?
Some people experience high-altitude headaches due to changes in barometric pressure, such as during plane travel.
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Treatment
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Treatment
- over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs)
- acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- antinausea medications.
- medications called triptans, which treat migraine and cluster headaches.
