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Relieving Arthritic Pains in Your Hands with Hand Therapy
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Have you noticed that it’s more difficult to grip and make a fist? Do you have stiff, achy fingers and hands? You may be experiencing the effects of arthritis. At Hands for Living and Hand Therapy Northwest, our therapists are experts at treating the different types of arthritis that cause your hands to hurt. We can help teach you strategies to manage your arthritis to use your hands with less pain! You use your hands and fingers hundreds of times throughout the day for both basic and complex tasks. Unfortunately, arthritis limits your ability to move freely and makes it difficult to do daily activities. If you are living with arthritis, you’re not alone. There are over 100 different types of arthritis that people are diagnosed with, and millions deal with limitations from the different types. Arthritis pain is directly correlated to the restriction of mobility in your joints, which in turn influences the health of your muscles, ligaments, and tendons.
Fortunately, our hand therapists are experts in treating arthritis in your hands. We will help restore the movement in your joints and strength in your muscles to alleviate arthritic inflammation and pain. Contact Hands for Living and Hand Therapy Northwest today, and let us help you relieve your pain so you can use your hands to do the things you love! What Types of Arthritis Are Found in the Hands? Arthritis refers to any chronic condition that affects the joints, causing pain and inflammation. The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis found in the hands. This type is the result of a gradual breakdown of cartilage in the joints. This breakdown can occur at any age but is most common after an injury or repetitive use of the affected joint(s). Cartilage can no longer protect the joints when worn down,
resulting in bone-on-bone friction and painful inflammation. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the second most commonly experienced form of arthritis and develops as an autoimmune response. When someone has rheumatoid arthritis, their immune system sees the joints as a threat. Because of this perceived threat, the immune system attacks the joints, resulting in pain and inflammation. Most experts believe that your hormones, genes, smoking, and environment could all contribute to the development of RA. Hand Therapy for Arthritis Relief People have found enormous success in arthritis relief through specialized hand therapy known as hand therapy. Hand therapy focuses on the upper extremity as a whole, including the wrist/hand, forearm, elbow, and shoulder. Hand therapists work toward returning the affected area to its highest level of function.
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