New Delhi, Dec. 14 -- Cold weather can make your joints hurt and feel stiff, especially if you have conditions like arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or fibromyalgia. It also causes muscles to tighten, limiting joint mobility, and you may notice that your symptoms worsen in cold temperatures. A Harvard Health study also suggests that changes in barometric pressure may lead to joint pain. These changes can cause swelling in your tendons, muscles, and surrounding tissues, leading to stiffness and discomfort. While we may not fully understand why this happens, it is clear that weather-related joint pain is a real issue for many people.

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