Pain in the joints of the fingers is a symptom of a number of diseases that have a different origin and degree of danger to the patient's health, his normal functioning in a public environment. The intensity of the pain depends both on the disease and the stage of its development, and on the actions of the patient.
Causes of pain in the joints of the fingers
One of the factors provoking joint pain can be its mechanical damage: impact, dislocation, etc. The injury is usually accompanied by additional signs such as swelling and redness. The pain in the joint of the damaged arm becomes stronger during movement and subsides 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. Arthritic 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 deformation of the joints and, as a result, of the hands.
Arthritis is one of the most common causes of finger pain. In this disease, the deformation of the joints is inevitable and the development of symptoms occurs gradually on the 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 of age.
Pain in the fingers can also provoke gout. Its characteristic symptoms are not only pain, but also burning, redness of the epidermis, simultaneous involvement of the joints of the hands and feet.
It is estimated that half of the world's population, whose age is over 60 years, has lesions and changes in the form of varying 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 suspicions about the factors that caused pain in the joints and is directed to the right doctor. The best solution in such a situation is to visit a specialist osteopath for diagnosis and appropriate therapy.
Timely treatment contributes to maximum speedy recovery. In addition, it is worth considering that diseases and injuries that cause pain in the joints lead to severe dangerous complications that cannot be prevented without medical intervention.
Osteopathic diagnostics for finger joint pain
As in the case of diagnostics in a conventional clinic, the first step in determining the etiology of pain in the joints of the fingers is an examination of the patient. He must tell the osteopath in detail when and under what circumstances the joints started to hurt, during which movements the fingers of the affected hand experience particular discomfort, whether parents or close relatives suffer from similar diseases, etc.
In the next 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 necessary to obtain a more detailed picture of the disease.
Osteopathic treatment of finger pain
Since pain in the joints of the fingers is not an independent disease, but only its symptom, the treatment should be aimed mainly at eliminating the causes of its occurrence.
In order to reduce the intensity and stop the pain in the area of one or more joints, drug therapy in osteopathy is usually not used, because after one or two procedures the pain subsides by itself without any drugs. This is especially true in situations where the patient for some reason cannot take a large number of medications.
During osteopathic procedures, recovery takes place:
- Normal joint structure;
- Full mobility of the hands without pain;
- Interactions of all tissues of the limbs, conditions for the functioning of the joint;
- Proper blood circulation and innervation;
- Increased level of regenerative abilities.
After the end of the course, the pain not only dulls and stops, but also does not appear for a long time.
Complementary treatments for joint pain
In addition to osteopathy, specialists may recommend other methods of exposure for rehabilitation purposes. It is mandatory for patients to adjust the daily regime of work and rest. People with painful joints need rest and minimal manual labor. If necessary, so that the pain in the joints never appears again, you should change the type of professional activity, if it involves a constant load on the joints.
In rare cases, joints with pain in the fingers undergo physiotherapy sessions, but as a rule, osteopathic sessions are sufficient for healing.
What to do after a course of osteopathy for sore fingers?
It should be remembered that for a long time the treated 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 followed.
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 lotions with apple cider vinegar;
- Tincture of cranberry fruits and leaves.
Special attention should be paid to the diet. In case of 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 disturbance of any of the joints from discomfort to old age, it is necessary to take preventive measures in time. The joints of the hands can hurt due to frequent hypothermia, so you cannot work in ice water, especially for a long time. In the cold season, warm gloves should be worn.
An important role for the condition of the joints is played by a healthy diet, which must be regulated even after treatment, and 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 strengthening the tissues. You should not ignore the advice of doctors for systematic walks in the fresh air, which are useful not only for the joints, but also for the general physical condition of each person. The guarantee of the excellent condition of the hands and their high productivity is a regular visit to an osteopath for a preventive examination.