Pain in the finger joints is a symptom of a number of diseases that have different origins and degrees of risk to the patient's health, his normal functioning in the public environment. The intensity of the pain depends both on the disease and the stage of its development, as well as on the actions of the patient.
Causes of pain in the joints of the fingers
One of the factors that provoke joint pain can be its mechanical damage: impact, displacement, etc. The injury is usually accompanied by additional signs such as swelling and redness. The pain in the joint of the injured arm becomes stronger with movement and decreases in a state of complete rest.
The second most common cause is arthritis - an inflammatory disease of the joints of the hands and other parts of the body. Arthritis pain is accompanied by swelling of the hands in the affected area, redness of the skin, fever, or involvement of body parts other than the small joints of the fingers. In the later stages, arthritis manifests itself with deformity of the joints and, consequently, of the hands.
Arthrosis is one of the most common causes of pain in the fingers. With this disease, joint deformation is inevitable and the development of symptoms occurs gradually in symmetrically located joints. In addition to pain, arthrosis is characterized by numbness and stiffness of the affected areas. Most often, this disease develops in patients over 50 years old.
Pain in the fingers can also provoke gout. Its typical symptoms are not only pain, but also burning, redness of the epidermis, simultaneous involvement of the wrists and feet.
It is believed that half of the world's population, whose age is more than 60 years, has lesions and changes in the form of various severity in the small joints, which also applies to the hands.
Which doctor should I go to?
Since pain in the joints of the fingers can be provoked by various events, its treatment is carried out by different specialists: a rheumatologist and a traumatologist. As a rule, at the time of contact with the clinic, the patient has doubts about the factors that caused joint pain and turns to the right doctor. The best solution in such a situation is to visit an osteopathic specialist for proper diagnosis and therapy.
Timely treatment contributes to the maximum speed of recovery. In addition, it is worth considering that diseases and injuries that cause pain in the joints lead to serious dangerous complications that cannot be prevented without medical intervention.
Osteopathic diagnosis for pain in finger joints
As in the case of diagnosis in a conventional clinic, the first step in determining the etiology of pain in the finger joints is a study of the patient. He should tell the osteopath in detail when and under what circumstances the joints started to hurt, in what movements the fingers of the sick hand feel special discomfort, if parents or close relatives suffer from similar diseases, etc.
In the further stages of disease detection, the patient is examined visually and manually. As a rule, such an examination is sufficient, but in special cases, an X-ray may be required to obtain a more detailed picture of the disease.
Osteopathic treatment for finger pain
Since pain in the joints of the fingers is not an independent disease, but only its symptom, the treatment should be directed mainly at eliminating the causes of its occurrence.
To reduce the intensity and stop the pain in the area of one or more joints, drug therapy in osteopathy is usually not used, since after one or two procedures the pain subsides on its own without any medication. This is especially true in situations where the patient for some reason cannot take a large number of drugs.
During the course of osteopathic procedures, restoration occurs:
- Normal joint structure;
- Full mobility of hands without pain;
- The interactions of all the tissues of the limbs, the conditions for the functioning of the joint;
- Proper blood circulation and innervation;
- Increased level of regenerative abilities.
After completing the course, the pain not only subsides and stops, but also does not appear for a long time.
Additional treatments for joint pain
In addition to osteopathy, specialists can recommend other exposure methods for rehabilitation purposes. It is mandatory for patients to adjust the daily regime of work and rest. People with joint pain need rest and minimal manual work. If necessary, so that joint pain never appears again, you should change the type of professional activity if it involves a constant load on the joints.
In rare cases, painful finger joints undergo physiotherapy sessions, but as a rule, osteopathic sessions are enough to cure.
What should you do after a course of osteopathy for sore fingers?
It should be remembered that for a long time the cured joint and the hand as a whole require serious attention. Despite the fact that diseases that cause pain in the fingers and other parts of the body are completely neutralized after a course of osteopathic sessions, the patient's condition needs constant monitoring. Do not forget about the doctor's prescriptions, which must be strictly observed.
You can try folk recipes, but before using them, you should definitely consult a doctor. Among the remedies for finger and joint pain approved by experts:
- Tincture of chestnut flowers;
- Herbal preparations;
- Compresses and creams with apple cider vinegar;
- Infusion of blackberry berries and leaves.
Great attention should be paid to diet. With painful joints, fatty foods, salt and hot spices should be excluded from it. In addition, with pain in the fingers and other lesions of the joints and cartilage, it is necessary to give up alcohol and smoking.
Prevention of finger diseases
To prevent the discomfort of any joint until old age, it is necessary to take preventive measures in time. The joints of the hands can be injured due to frequent hypothermia, so you cannot work in ice water, especially for a long time. During the cold season, you should wear warm gloves.
An important role in the condition of the joints is played by a healthy diet, which must be adjusted even after treatment, an active lifestyle is also important. However, the load should be moderate, otherwise it is fraught with injuries and new diseases of the fingers.
The joints of the hands need special massages aimed at relaxing and healing the tissues. You should not ignore the advice of doctors for systematic walks in the fresh air, which are beneficial not only for the joints, but also for the general physical condition of each person. The guarantee for the excellent condition of the hands and their high performance is a regular visit to the osteopath for a preventive examination.