I also believe it doesn't help to live in the cliamate that we live in. I reside in the snow capital of New York state. Doesn't take much to get a chill. A heating pad on the affected area offers some relief also, or I jump into the hottub and turn it up to 104 and just sit and enjoy the warmth. But, there is a downside to this for me. The weight of the water can cause more discomfort then the relief I get from the heated water. So it's like can't have one without the other. Good luck to you, Hope you feel better real soon.