There appears to be some truth behind the old wives' tale that some people can predict rain because of their aching bones
Long believed to be an old wives' tale, the myth that bones can predict weather appears to have some truth to it.
For decades, scientists have been studying this phenomenon, and while their results haven't been entirely conclusive, there does seem to be a correlation between weather and bones.
Bones weakened by injury, old age or disease, are reportedly more sensitive to changes in the weather, specifically barometric pressure.
The knees, elbows and any other joints that have experienced a lot of wear-and-tear seem to be the most affected.
The reason behind this is that bones are covered in a layer of nerve endings. When the barometric pressure drops, bones may expand a bit, causing pain, especially to those who've been injured or had surgery.
It's believed that migraines and sinus headaches may also forecast upcoming inclement weather.
It's been theorized that air pressure, even when experienced in an airplane, could affect the fluid that keeps joints lubricated.
But even that hasn't been proven completely true, because many people with arthritic pain have reported feeling no predictive change in their bones related to air pressure.
In order for researchers to find a more concrete answer, invasive procedures would have to take place, so for now, they're choosing to stick with hypothesizing.
