Arthritis in the hands can affect the simplest daily tasks, from buttoning a shirt to gripping a cup. Living with arthritis in hands can be challenging, but the good news is that the right strategies and care can significantly improve your quality of life. Here are some practical tips for managing the symptoms, treatments that […]
Hand Arthritis
How It Feels To Have Arthritis In Your Hands
Arthritis is a condition that can affect the joints in your hands. Since the hands are the most heavily used in the body, it is understandable to be concerned. Fortunately, arthritis is one of the conditions that, with early medical intervention, can be effectively managed. If you are worried you may have arthritis, you should […]
Is Hand Arthritis Preventable?
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are among the most common types of arthritis that affect the joints in the hand and wrist. Both types cause pain, numbness in the fingers, stiffness, swelling, and crepitus (cracking or grinding sound), among other symptoms. Hand arthritis, as with that of any other part of the body, has no known […]
Tips for Treating Hand Arthritis at Home
Physicians can treat hand arthritis through both surgical and nonsurgical methods. When you’re treating the condition at home, the options focus on improving joint function and managing pain, swelling, and stiffness. Let’s talk about some of the most effective ways in which you can minimize the symptoms often experienced with hand arthritis, and who you […]
What Causes Trigger Finger?
Having trouble straightening out your finger from a bent position is a sign of a condition called trigger finger. It can also cause the finger to suddenly snap into place when straightening or bending it, as when pulling and releasing a trigger. Also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, trigger finger usually affects the thumb or the […]
