In this episode of Think Healthy. Doctor Puja talks about 1 simple exercise that you can do to improve the symptoms of arthritis hand pain.

Transcript below:

 

Hi, Doctor Puja here.  Let's continue to Think Healthy!  Today, I want to talk to you about arthritis of the hand.  

Hand arthritis makes it difficult to do

simple tasks like cooking

or dialing numbers on our phone.

All of these activities

become frustrating to complete

because arthritis of the hand

can be very painful and debilitating.

It, often times, leads

to feelings of depression.

I want you to understand that

the pain and symptoms can be reduced!

Here's a simple exercise

that I want you to do.

So, DO THIS!

Place your palms on the table.

Now raise each finger individually.

The index finger goes up,

then the index finger goes down.

The middle finger goes up,

then your middle finger goes down.

And, on and on!

Do this 5 - 10 times a day.

And, these exercises should increase

your range of motion,

increase dexterity, and reduce pain.

Look, if you've been struggling

with hand arthritis, it's

time to see your doctor

or health care team.

They'll work with you

and come up with a hand routine

that works for you.

As always, there's more on my website.

Until next time.