Rheumatism is a word that refers to the pain of a variety of disorders, including inflamed, infected, injured or worn-out muscles and joints. ‘My joints ache’ is probably something that you have heard many times and, in fact, this pain can be related to rheumatism. It has been widely accepted that the colder it is, the worse this pain gets. However, scientists have not found a clear link between rheumatism and the weather. It does not mean that it does not have a relationship in you, as everybody is different. It just means that this relationship cannot be applied to everybody.

There are some things you can do to ease your pain though. High-impact exercise is not appropriate,  but stretching and some soft motion exercise can be helpful. Getting plenty of sleep can reduce your pain too, as sleep and pain are closely related. If you are having trouble sleeping, make sure you let your doctor know. Emotional stress can also aggravate pain, so try relaxation techniques.

These are just some simple ways that can help you ease your pain, but they should never replace medical advice. If your joints are hurting, your doctor needs to know about it. It has to be determined whether it is rheumatism or something else so you can get the best advice and treatment.