Pain in the finger joints is a symptom of several diseases that have a different origin and degree of danger to the health of the patient, his normal function in the public environment. The intensity of the pain depends on both the disease and its stage of development, and on the actions of the patient.
Causes of pain in finger joints
One of the factors that trigger joint pain may be mechanical damage: impact, dislocation, etc. The injury is usually accompanied by additional signs such as swelling and redness. Pain in the joint of the injured arm is worse with movement, and subsides with 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 hand in the affected area, redness of the skin, fever, or involvement of body parts other than the small joints of the fingers. In the final stage, arthritis is shown by the deformation of the joints and, as a result, the hands.
Arthrosis is one of the most common causes of pain in the fingers. With this disease, joint deformity 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 area. Most often, this disease develops in patients over 50 years of age.
Finger pain can also trigger gout. The typical symptoms are not only pain, but also burning, redness of the epidermis, simultaneous involvement of the joints of the hands and feet.
It is believed that half of the world's population, whose age is more than 60 years, has lesions and changes of varying severity in the small joints, which also occur in the hands.
Which doctor should I go to?
Since pain in the finger joints can be provoked by various events, its treatment is carried out by different specialists: rheumatologists and traumatologists. As a rule, at the time of contacting the clinic, the patient has suspicions about the factors that cause joint pain, and is referred to the right doctor. The best solution in such a situation is to visit an osteopathic specialist for appropriate diagnosis and therapy.
Timely treatment contributes to the maximum speed of recovery. In addition, it should be considered that diseases and injuries that cause pain in the joints lead to severe dangerous complications that cannot be prevented without medical intervention.
Osteopathic diagnosis for pain in the 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 patient survey. He should tell the osteopathic doctor in detail about when and under what circumstances the joint started to hurt, at what movement the diseased finger felt certain discomfort, whether parents or close relatives suffered from the same disease, etc.
At the advanced stage 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 get a more detailed picture of the disease.
Osteopathic treatment for finger pain
Since pain in the finger joints is not an independent disease, but only a symptom, treatment should be aimed primarily at eliminating the cause 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, because after one or two procedures, the pain subsides by itself without any medication. This is especially true in situations where the patient for some reason cannot take a large amount of medication.
During an osteopathic procedure, recovery occurs:
- Normal structure of joints;
- Full mobility of hands without pain;
- The interaction of all the tissues of the body, the conditions for the functioning of the joints;
- 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 treatment for joint pain
In addition to osteopathy, specialists can recommend other exposure methods for rehabilitation purposes. It is mandatory for the patient to adjust the daily regimen 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 constant load on the joints.
In rare cases, painful joints in the fingers are subjected to physiotherapy sessions, but as a rule, osteopathic sessions are enough to heal.
What to do after an osteopathy course for a sore finger?
It should be remembered that for a long time the healed joint and the hand as a whole need 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 requires constant monitoring. Do not forget about the doctor's prescription, which must be strictly followed.
You can try folk recipes, but before using them, you should definitely consult a doctor. Among the medicines for pain in fingers and joints, approved by experts:
- Colored chestnut flowers;
- Herbal preparations;
- Compresses and lotions with apple cider vinegar;
- Infusion of cowberry berries and leaves.
Careful 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 wounds in the joints and cartilage, it is necessary to give up alcohol and smoking.
Prevention of finger diseases
To prevent any joint from bothering with discomfort until old age, it is necessary to take preventive measures in time. Joints in the hands can hurt due to frequent hypothermia, so you should not work in ice water, especially for a long time. During winter, warm gloves should be worn.
An important role in the condition of the joints is played by a healthy diet, which must be controlled even after treatment, an active lifestyle is also important. However, the load should be moderate, otherwise it is full of injuries and new diseases of the fingers.
Hand joints require a special massage that aims to relax and heal the tissue. You should not ignore the doctor's advice about systematic walking in the fresh air, which is useful not only for the joints, but also for the general physical condition of everyone. A guarantee of excellent hand condition and their high performance is a regular visit to the osteopath for preventive examinations.