How exactly does barometric pressure impact joint paint/arthritis?

Question

Does it cause the tissues to expand, putting pressure on the nerves? Is it only low/falling pressure or is it any fluctuation, rising or falling?

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Answer 1

Because of synovial gases basically small bubbles of gas that are usually dissolved in the fluid inside the joints (think like gas in a soda). When pressure drops those bubbles form or expand placing pressure on surrounding tissues making them hurt or ache. It’s not so much of an issue with pressure increases since a smaller or non-existant bubble doesn’t press on nerves.