Marcos Sacristán, physiotherapist: "There's science behind the claim that your knee pain predicts when the weather is going to be bad."

Feeling knee pain before it rains is no coincidence. Physiotherapist Marcos Sacristán , known for his social media outreach, claims that this phenomenon has a scientific basis . In one of his TikTok videos, he recalls a study conducted in the United States in 2007 , where more than 200 people with knee osteoarthritis were monitored for three months. The results were conclusive: the lower the atmospheric pressure or the colder the temperatures, the more the pain increased .

According to Sacristán, this pattern did not vary depending on the place of residence, whether in a mountainous or coastal area. Nor did factors such as age, weight, or medication play a role. The determining factor was the weather . " Your bones notice before you do whether it's going to rain or if it's going to be cool ," he comments in a friendly tone. Thus, what many attributed to a subjective perception or even suggestion appears to have real support in the medical literature . There is science behind the claim that your knee pain predicts when bad weather is coming , the expert insists.

Movement as a tool against pain

The expert clarifies that, although we can't change the climate, it is possible to influence the body's response . Physical activity, even moderate, can reduce this sensitivity to cold and pressure changes. Sacristán emphasizes the importance of keeping joints in shape through specific exercises . Improving strength, mobility, and stability are key to ensuring that pain doesn't affect the daily lives of those who suffer from knee problems.

With the goal of helping more people take control of their joint health, Sacristán is offering a free session of his "Rodillas de Acero" program. This routine seeks to prepare the body to better cope with weather changes. " I'm here to teach you how to move without fear and reduce pain ," he says. His message has resonated on social media, where more and more users are sharing their progress and expressing their appreciation for the friendly, evidence-based approach .