Pain in the joints of the fingers is a symptom of a number of diseases of different origin and degree of threat to the patient's health and normal functioning in the public environment. The intensity of the pain depends on the disease, its stage of development, and the patient's actions.
Causes of pain in the joints of the fingers
One of the factors that provoke pain in the joint can be its mechanical damage: impact, dislocation, etc. The injury is usually accompanied by additional symptoms such as swelling and redness. The pain in the joint of the injured arm is most severe 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 numbness of the body parts other than the small joints of the fingers. In the later stages, arthritis manifests itself with deformation of the joints and eventually the hands.
Arthrosis is one of the most common causes of pain in the fingers. Joint deformation with this disease 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 cause gout. Its typical symptoms are not only pain, but also burning, redness of the epidermis, joint involvement of the hands and feet at the same time.
Half of the world's population over the age of 60 has injuries and changes in the small joints of various severity, which applies to the hands.
Which doctor should I go to?
Since pain in the joints of the fingers can be caused by various phenomena, its treatment is carried out by different specialists: rheumatologist and traumatologist. As a rule, when applying to the clinic, the patient suspects the factors that cause joint pain and consults the appropriate doctor. In such a situation, the best solution is to visit an osteopathic specialist for diagnosis and appropriate 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 cause serious dangerous complications that cannot be avoided without medical intervention.
Osteopathic diagnosis for pain in the joints of the fingers
As in the case of diagnosis in a regular clinic, the first step to determine the etiology of pain in the finger joints is the patient's inquiry. He tells the osteopathic doctor when and under what conditions the joints start to hurt, in which movements the fingers of the patient hand feel special discomfort, if parents or close relatives suffer from similar diseases, etc.
In the later 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 the pain in the joints of the fingers is not an independent disease, but only its symptom, the treatment should be mainly aimed at eliminating the causes of its occurrence.
Drug treatment in osteopathy is generally not used to reduce the intensity and stop pain in one or more joints, because after one or two procedures, the pain subsides on its own without any medication. This is especially true in situations where the patient cannot take a large number of medications for some reason.
During osteopathic procedures, recovery occurs:
- normal structure of the joint;
- Full mobility of hands without pain;
- Interrelationship of all tissues of the limbs, working conditions;
- Proper blood circulation and innervation;
- Increasing the level of regenerative abilities.
After the end of the course, the pain is not only dull and non-stop, but also does not appear for a long time.
Complementary treatments for joint pain
In addition to osteopathy, specialists may recommend other exposure methods for rehabilitation purposes. It is mandatory for patients to regulate the daily work and rest regime. People with painful joints need rest and minimal manual labor. If necessary, you should change the type of professional activity if there is a constant load on the joints so that joint pain does not appear again.
In rare cases, joints with pain in the fingers are subjected to physiotherapy sessions, but as a rule, osteopathic sessions are sufficient for treatment.
What to do after an osteopathy course for painful fingers?
It should be remembered that the long-term 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, constant monitoring of the patient's condition is necessary. Do not forget the doctor's prescriptions, which must be strictly observed.
You can try folk recipes, but you must consult a doctor before using them. Among the remedies for pain in fingers and joints approved by experts:
- Tincture of chestnut flowers;
- Herbal preparations;
- Compresses and lotions with apple cider vinegar;
- Infusion of cowberry berries and leaves.
A lot of attention should be paid to nutrition. 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
It is necessary to take timely preventive measures so that any of the joints does not suffer from discomfort until old age. The joints in the hands can often hurt due to hypothermia, so you can't work in ice water, especially for a long time. Warm gloves should be worn in the cold season.
An important role in the condition of the joints is played by a healthy diet, which should be adjusted 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 healing the tissues. You should not neglect the recommendations of doctors about systematic walks in the fresh air, it is useful not only for the joints, but also for the general physical condition of each person. A regular visit to the osteopath for a preventive examination is a guarantee of the excellent condition of the hands and their high performance.