Long ago, when I was a wee bitty girl, I was a Highland dancer. I danced competitively for about 12 years. Anyone who’s seen Highland dancing can probably understand how the constant bouncing from one foot to the other does a big number on a lot of dancers knees and ankles. I’m no exception.

Just for balance, I have the most problems with my left knee and right ankle. Most of the time it’s just a dull little ache that I’ve learned to ignore. Until the weather starts to change. For a few weeks each year – usually as it warms up in spring and cools down in autumn – I’m in complete agony. My joints seem to swell and ache no matter what I do.

I suspect my seasonal joint pain visit will be a little extra special this year. Not in a good way of course. I wrenched my knee a little when doing lunges a few weeks back. Now I’m suffering through the annoyance of odd knee pain when I’m sitting or climbing stairs (up or down) that goes away when I’m walking.

Really. I know. It sounds odd. The only time my knee and ankle don’t bother me lately is when I’m walking. Wonder why?

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