Back pain can interfere, annoy and ultimately happen anywhere, to anyone at any given point. This could be due to multiple things such as an injury, a condition, poor posture, lifestyle or even simply pains. A common cause that supposedly exacerbates or even causes this back pain is commonly thought to be linked to cold weather. Individuals that currently suffer from pain in their lumbar area often state the conditions worsen in colder winter months. Men and women who do not experience year-round back pain express concerns as soon as it begins getting colder outside. So, what is it about the cold that inflicts this chronic back pain specifically?
As of now, there is no conclusive evidence that can fully support the correlation of cold weather and back sprains, body aches or injuries. Although there are studies that suggest cold temperatures can cause ligaments, tendons, and muscles throughout the body (especially paraspinal muscles) to restrict and tighten up. This restriction inhibits normal movements and can also provoke painful inflammation that results in lumbar aches and pains. Cold weather conditions normally lead to an uptick in back, neck and joint pain reporting from employees. It’s common for both healthy and sick individuals to seek out medical attention, or advice, because of this sudden onset of pain or discomfort. Physicians report this to be the second most common reason for visits in the winter months next to cold and flu season.