The clocks go back this weekend, and winter is coming. Every year at this point I start to see patients whose foot or ankle has been fine for months but has suddenly become harder to live with — and they nearly always ask whether it is the cold or whether something is getting worse. The research is more mixed than most people expect: the weather does seem to affect pain, but only by a small amount, and ankle fractures are actually more common in summer than in winter. More often, the real causes are the things that change in winter — stiffer, narrower shoes, unsupportive slippers, and spending more time sitting. This guide explains what the evidence shows, what helps, and when winter pain is worth getting checked. Read the full guide: Why Is My Foot and Ankle Pain Worse in Winter?
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