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How to Relieve Pain—and Stay Pain Free—During Cold Weather Chinese grandmother wisdom for protecting Qi in winter Cold weather often brings stiffness, flare-ups, and the return of back pain. This is not a coincidence. In Chinese medicine, there is a well-known principle:
“Cold causes contraction; contraction causes pain.”
(寒则凝，凝则痛） Cold constricts the body, slows circulation, and disrupts the smooth flow of qi and blood. Science echoes this view: in cold conditions, deep spinal and postural muscles reflexively tighten to preserve heat, reducing blood flow and increasing stiffness—especially in the lower back, hips, and neck. The remedy lies in warming, nourishing, and gentle movement, rather than forceful stretching or pushing through discomfort In this month’s training tip, we share simple winter practices to help relieve pain now and support resilience through the cold season.
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