India, Aug. 23 -- Monsoon brings a host of challenging health issues or, at the very least, worsens existing conditions. The weather is one of the triggers for joint problems, too, a big concern for people with arthritis or joint sensitivity.

Dr Rahul Kumar, Head of Department, Orthopaedics, Trauma, Spine & Sports Injury at MASSH MANAS Hospital, Noida, shared with HT Lifestyle that the atmospheric pressure is a big reason why the joints hurt.

He said, "When pressure decreases, the tissues around joints can expand slightly. That puts more pressure on the joints themselves, leading to discomfort and stiffness, especially in people with arthritis"

Interestingly, he drew a comparison with balloons. He added, "Think of your joints like ball...