Pain in the finger joints is a symptom of a number of diseases that have a different origin and degree of danger to the patient's health, normal functioning in the public environment. The intensity of pain depends on both the disease and the stage of its development, as well as the actions of the patient.
Causes of pain in the finger joints
One of the factors causing pain in the joint can be its mechanical damage: impact, dislocation, etc. Injuries are usually accompanied by additional signs such as swelling and redness. The pain in the injured arm joint becomes more intense with movement and disappears 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 damage to parts of the body other than the small joints of the fingers. In later stages, arthritis is manifested by deformation of the joints and, consequently, of the hands.
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of finger pain. With this disease, deformation of the joints is inevitable, and the development of symptoms occurs gradually on symmetrically located joints. In addition to pain, osteoarthritis 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 cause gout. Its typical symptoms are not only pain, but also burning, reddening of the epidermis, simultaneous damage to the joints of the hands and feet.
It is believed that half of the world's population, whose age is over 60, has lesions and changes in the form of varying severity in 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, when contacting the clinic, the patient has suspicions about the factors that caused joint pain and is referred to the right doctor. The best solution in such a situation is to consult an osteopathic specialist for proper diagnosis and therapy.
Prompt treatment contributes to the maximum speed of recovery. In addition, it should be noted that diseases and injuries that cause joint pain lead to serious, dangerous complications that cannot be avoided without medical intervention.
Osteopathic diagnosis of finger joint pain
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 survey of the patient. He should explain in detail to the osteopathic doctor when and under what circumstances the joints began to hurt, at what movements the fingers of the sick hand feel special discomfort, whether parents or relatives suffer from similar diseases, etc.
At later stages of the detection of the disease, 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 for finger pain
Since pain in the joints of the fingers is not an independent disease, but only its symptom, treatment should be aimed primarily at eliminating the causes of its occurrence.
To reduce the intensity and stop 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 goes away 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 osteopathic procedures, restoration occurs:
- Normal joint structure;
- Complete hand mobility without pain;
- Interactions of all limb tissues, joint functioning conditions;
- Good blood circulation and innervation;
- Increased the level of regeneration abilities.
After the end of the course, the pain not only subsides 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 pain in the joints never again manifests itself, the type of professional activity should be changed, if it involves a constant load on the joints.
In rare cases, painful joints in the fingers are subject to physiotherapy sessions, but as a rule, osteopathy sessions are enough to heal.
What to do after an osteopathy cure for sore fingers?
It should be remembered that for a long time the healed 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 series of osteopathy sessions, the patient's condition requires 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 blossoms;
- herbal preparations;
- apple cider vinegar compresses and lotions;
- Infusion of berries and lingonberry leaves.
Particular attention should be paid to the diet. With aching joints, fatty foods, salt and hot spices should be excluded. In addition, with pain in the fingers and other damage to the joints and cartilage, it is necessary to quit alcohol and smoking.
Prevention of finger diseases
To prevent the joints from being bothered by discomfort until old age, it is necessary to take preventive measures in time. The joints of the hands can hurt due to frequent hypothermia, so you can not work in freezing water, especially for a long time. In the cold season, warm gloves should be worn.
A healthy diet, which must be regulated even after treatment, plays an important role in the condition of the joints. 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 about systematic walks in the fresh air, 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 performance is a regular visit to the osteopath for a preventive examination.