India, July 19 -- Have you ever experienced joint pain or a flare-up of chronic pain from an old injury during the monsoon season? Many people notice that when it rains or the weather cools slightly, their joint or chronic pain tends to resurface. But why does this happen?

To better understand this phenomenon, Dr Kunal Sood, an anaesthesiologist and interventional pain medicine physician, shared an Instagram video on July 18. He explains why individuals with chronic conditions or prior injuries often experience increased physical discomfort during rainy weather.

According to Dr Sood, these sensations are due to fluctuations in barometric pressure and colder temperatures, which can irritate sensitised nerves and decrease joint flexibilit...