How Physical Therapy Helps You During The Winter Time

Your body adjusts to changes in seasons differently. During winter, your muscles tighten due to the drop in temperature. The constriction of your muscles leads to general body soreness as blood flow restriction causes pain.

People already experiencing any form of pain have it worse during the cold months. Physicians usually recommend a physical therapy routine to alleviate the increased pains during winter. Here’s how a physical therapy routine helps you during winter.



1. Remain Active

2. Prevent Joint Stiffness

During cold months, the synovial fluid in your joints thickens. Consequently, the fluid doesn’t flow easily, causing joint stiffness. Inactivity and joint stiffness lead to excess joint pain during winter.

However, joint exercise can reduce joint stiffness. Your physical therapist can recommend an exercise routine that ensures better flow for the synovial fluid, which reduces stiffness. You will better manage joint pain and stiffness in the cold months through physical therapy.

5. Prevent Snow and Ice-Related Injuries

As snow collects around your home, you will spend lots of time shoveling snow from your driveways and sidewalks. Consequently, most people complain of back and neck injuries when shoveling snow during winter. Additionally, icy walkways are responsible for many of the slip and fall injuries reported during winter.

Some of these injuries are due to muscle stiffness and inactivity. Therefore, when put under strain, the muscle tears. However, you can avoid these injuries through physical therapy that eliminates muscle stiffness. Some exercises can strengthen your core, arms, and legs to ensure you’re ready to shovel snow during winter.



6. Boosts Immunity

Undoubtedly, physical therapy is what you need to remain healthy and manage your pain during winter. However, you need an experienced physical therapist to ensure you don’t overdo things and harm yourself. At Advanced Physicians, our specialists will curate a physical therapy routine that will help you manage your pain during winter. Contact us today to book an appointment with us.