Joint discomfort caused by air conditioning

Many people know that using air conditioning for a long time in the summer can easily lead to air-conditioning disease, which is what we often call pain in the knee joints, cervical spine, shoulder joints, lumbar spine and other parts of the body. Because the wind from the air conditioner is cold, it can easily enter our body through the gaps in the joints. So, if your joints feel uncomfortable from using air conditioning in the summer, how can you relieve the discomfort? Let’s take a look at it below.

According to orthopedic experts, with the arrival of summer, every household will use air conditioning to cool down. However, the knee joints, cervical vertebrae and other parts will be exposed to cold for a long time, which will cause the contraction regulation of blood vessels and muscles to become uncontrolled, and the muscles will adhere into lumps, causing intense pain in the knee joints, cervical vertebrae, etc., and may even cause streptococcal infection and lead to migratory joint disease. For example, knee pain, inflexible movements, stiff and painful joints when getting up in the morning or after sitting for a long time, joint pain after standing or walking for a long time and needing to sit down to rest, weak legs when walking up stairs, difficulty squatting, etc.

Orthopedic experts remind people who work in air-conditioned environments for a long time to pay special attention to protecting their joints, and it is more appropriate to wear pants or shirts; if you are a white-collar woman wearing a skirt, you should pay attention to protecting your knees when sitting in front of a computer to prevent cold.

In addition, you should maintain proper physical exercise in the summer. The time spent using air conditioning should not be too long. It is best to ensure 1 hour of exercise time every day. Maintaining a good physical condition in an air-conditioned environment will reduce the chances of developing orthopedic joint diseases. Patients with cervical spondylosis and lumbar disc herniation should avoid working at a desk for a long time. They should tilt their heads back or turn their necks after working continuously for a period of time. They should choose a hard bed and use a pillow of appropriate height when sleeping.

What to do if your joints hurt from air conditioning

Properly control the time of using air conditioning.

No matter how hot the weather is, it is recommended to control the time of using the air conditioner appropriately. Do not blow cold air at the air conditioner for a long time. At the same time, it is also recommended to keep the joints and other parts warm, such as covering the knees with a thin silk scarf, wearing silk socks, etc.

Massage your joints regularly to maintain movement.

In addition to the precautions when using air conditioning, you should also massage your joints regularly to maintain exercise in your daily life. Massaging the joints can unblock the body's meridians and help maintain a normal internal environment. When choosing forms of exercise, pay attention to exercises that can strengthen the muscles near the joints, such as swimming, walking, etc.

Develop the habit of wearing knee pads regularly.

Whether it is hot summer or spring, autumn or winter, you should develop the habit of wearing knee pads regularly, which can not only keep the knee joints warm but also protect them. Another advantage is that it can protect the knee joints from impact and injury during exercise. If you sit for a long time, you should get up and move around regularly to increase blood supply to your extremities.

Control your weight appropriately to reduce the burden.

For adults, it is also important to pay attention to proper weight control, which can minimize the burden on the knee joints and help reduce the probability of joint pain due to cold. There are many ways to control weight, such as controlling the amount of food to make a reasonable combination of morning, noon and evening, and exercising moderately to reduce fat accumulation.