What surprises many people is that the aggravating activities are not always intense.

Common summer activities that can quietly aggravate joints include:

“Summer activities frequently involve repetitive bending, kneeling, lifting, gripping, twisting, or overhead motion. Tissues may not be fully conditioned for the sudden increase in demand. Tendons and joints typically prefer gradual progression.”

One of the most common mistakes people make is assuming they can return to previous activity levels immediately. When tissues are already irritated or mildly degenerative, increased summer activity may trigger inflammation and pain.