Can your joints predict the weather?

Have you heard the phrases, "aches and pain, coming rains" or about "ill health due to evil winds"? 

Many people believe they can feel a change in weather coming on because pain flares in their joints. 

Norman and Tegan unpack what could be going on, and whether it's backed by scientific evidence. 

References:

• Associations between weather conditions and osteoarthritis pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis 
• Come rain or shine: Is weather a risk factor for musculoskeletal pain? A systematic review with meta-analysis of case-crossover studies
• Cloudy with a chance of pain: How the weather affects the pain of citizen scientists using a smartphone app 
• Temperature extremes causing gout flare hospitalisation
• Can aching joints really predict the weather? Exploring the science behind the stormy debate 
• What triggers weather-related joint pain? - Harvard Health

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