How Summer Heat May Worsen Chronic Pain

You may be surprised to learn that while many people associate bad weather (for example, cold and rainy) with "bad pain," a hot, sticky summer day can aggravate a pain disorder, as well.

Summer Heat and Chronic Pain While pain is often associated with cold, rainy weather, you may be surprised to hear that heat is actually worse for certain people. Here's how hot summer temperatures can affect chronic pain disorders. READ NOW  Advertisement READ THESE NEXT What Is Fibromyalgia? MORE How Is Chronic Pain Diagnosed? MORE 8 Signs It's Time to See a Doctor for Back or Neck Pain MORE A DOTDASH BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Verywell Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2017 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.