Arthritis is a very dangerous disease that has negative
impact on the synovial lining of the joints and the cartilage.
Arthritis pain increases with the increased use of the hand.
For example, if you are working in the kitchen or typing on a keyboard you will
witness sharp pain. Many people also lose the power in their hands. Over time
this weakness can make it difficult to perform the regular everyday tasks like
opening toothpaste.
This disease is especially unpleasant when it hits the
joints of the hands because it results in numbness and pain.
When it comes to natural home treatments, you should know
that there are several specially designed hand exercises that can improve the
hand’s flexibility, extend their range of motion and ease arthritis pain. These
exercises are simple and noninvasive.
To reduce pain before you perform the exercises, try soaking
your hands in warm water or dipping them in warm paraffin wax. You may even
want to try performing some of the exercises with your hands submerged in warm
water or while you’re in a heated pool. This is a gentle way to exercise joints
and muscles. The buoyancy of the water supports and lessens stress on the
joints, enabling you to move your hands more easily. Water may also act as
resistance to help build muscle strength.
8 Hand Exercises to Ease Arthritis Pain
1. Make a fist
This is a really easy exercise that can be performed
anywhere you want. Use it in case you feel stiffness in this area. Begin by
keeping your right hand straight. After that, turn your hand into a fist and
place your thumb out of the fist. Avoid squeezing your hand – be relaxed. Start
opening your hand slowly until each of your fingers is straight. Perform this
exercise for about 10 times. After that, repeat the procedure with your left
hand.
2. Thumb bend
Hold your hand straight up and bend the thumb in the
direction of the palm. Stretch yourself and try to reach the pinky finger with
the thumb. If you are unable to do it, don’t frustrate yourself. Just stretch
your thumb as much as you can. Stay in that position for a couple of seconds
and place the thumb in its initial position in the end. 10 repetitions with
both hands will be enough.
3. Finger bands
Use the same position like in exercise no.1, but this time
straighten your left hand. Gently bend your thumb in the direction of your
palm. Remain in this position for a few seconds. Bring your thumb in the
initial position. After that, bend your index finger in the same direction.
Wait for a few seconds and straighten it. Do this with every finger on the
hand. Once you are finished, start the same procedure with your right hand.
4. Make an O
Straighten up your left hand. After that, direct all your
fingers inward so they can touch. In this way you will form an O. Remain in
this position for a few seconds. After that, make your fingers straight.
Perform this exercise at least three times a day and use the right hand too.
This exercise is perfect in the moments your fingers and hand feel stiff or
achy.
5.Table bend
Start with your left hand. Put the pinky finger close to the
table, point your thumb up and bend the rest of your fingers making an L
formation. Stay in this position for a couple of seconds and straighten the
fingers after that. Repeat the exercises 10 times with both hands.
6. Finger lift
Put your left hand on a table with its palm down. Keep it
flattened. Lift each finger off the table carefully starting with your thumb.
Keep the same position for two seconds and after that lower the finger down.
Perform the same procedure with every finger from the left and right hand.
7. Fan and fist
Hold your hand in a neutral position and try to keep your
knuckles straight. Gradually and carefully spread your fingers as much as you
can (something like a fan when it’s opening up). After that, try to make a
fist. Remain in each of these positions for about five seconds. Repeat this
exercise two times a day on both hands.
8.Wrist stretch
Use a wrist for this exercise, because the wrist will
eliminate the stiffness and can ease the pain. Keep the right arm out with your
palm facing down, and then press it gently with the left hand until you feel
that your arm and wrist are stretched. Stay in that position for a couple of
seconds. 10 times repetition with both hands will be enough.
Via : naturalmedicinebox
