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Why does the cold weather actually cause pain after suffering an acl injury?
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Yes: Cold weather increase pain locally due to the constriction of regional vasa of circulation due to cold, preventin the aresa to receive many substances (likeendorphins) with opioid-like effect, relieving pain.
Answered 6/9/2013
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