Many people think that arthritis is the exclusive disease of the elderly, but in fact, there are many factors that affect joint health, such as obesity, trauma, infection, immunity, age growth, etc., so people of any age group may suffer from arthritis.
Take the hand we use the most, if the hand gets arthritis, fingers and wrists will repeat one action for a long time, will aggravate the disease. For example, long-term keyboard tapping, mouse use and other actions will aggravate the pain, serious illness will even affect daily life, then even open a door, twist a faucet will become very difficult.
Arthritis is difficult to heal and requires long-term treatment, so once we get arthritis, we should learn to [live together] with it, that is to say, besides drugs, surgery and other treatments, it is more important to [live peacefully] with arthritis in daily life.
Today, Dr. Clove introduced 7 simple and easy movements to everyone. Regular exercise can reduce and prevent hand joint pain.
Step 1 Clench your fist
- First stretch your five fingers to fully extend your palm, then slowly bend your fingers and clench your fist with your thumb on the outside. The whole movement is as gentle as possible, and you don’t need to clench your fist hard. Then spread your fist until your five fingers are fully extended. Do it 10 times and change your right hand to repeat the same movement.
Step 2 Bend your fingers
- Straighten your hands, stretch your palms, and fully spread out your five fingers. Then bend your fingers, bend your thumb to the palm, hold this position for a few seconds, then straighten your thumb. Then do the remaining four fingers in turn according to the same action. Repeat with the other hand once.
3. Thumb curvature
- Keep your hands straight, with your palms spread out and your five fingers in an extended position. Then bend your thumb like the palm direction and touch the heel of your little finger with your thumb at the same time. If you can’t touch the heel of your little finger, don’t worry, just try to bend your fingers in this direction. Hold this movement for 1 to 2 seconds, then stretch your thumb and return to its original position. Repeat the same movement with the other hand.
Step 4 Pinch a circle
- Stretch your palms first, then pinch your hands into a circle, bending your five fingers as much as possible and touching each other. Hold this posture for a few seconds, then fully stretch your fingers. Repeat this action several times for each hand.
Step 5 Stand up your thumb
- Stand your palm on the table with your thumb stretched upward and perpendicular to the table, and the other four points bent to the palm. Hold this movement for a few seconds, then relax and stretch your hand out. Repeat 10 times and change to the other hand.
6. Finger lifting exercises
- Place your hands flat on the table with your palms open out and palms down. Starting with your thumb, bend your fingers toward the back of your hand. Keep bending your fingers for one to two seconds, then put your fingers down, as the other four fingers do the same action in turn. Repeat the same action with the other hand.
7. Wrist stretching
- Straighten your arms forward, then bend your wrists downward so that your fingertips are down and your palms face the front of your body. Press the back of your palm with the other hand. Both the wrist joint and forearm will feel stretched. Then hold this position for a few seconds and repeat it 10 times. Repeat the same action with the other hand.
It is best to get into the habit of practicing these movements every day.
However, once the joint stiffness or pain aggravates, resulting in the inability to complete these movements, you should see a doctor as soon as possible.