Don't let hand pain hold you back Find out how you can control and quell the effects of arthritis, "pinched" nerves, and other hand ailments and injur

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Healthy hands perform countless small tasks, from pouring coffee in the morning to brushing teeth at night. But aching hands can transform even these simple tasks into painful ordeals.
Hands may hurt for a variety of reasons. Arthritis is the most common cause of hand pain and disability. Carpal tunnel syndrome can make it difficult to make a fist or grasp a pen. Tendon injuries can leave fingers bent and cramped.
Fortunately, almost every hand problem can be successfully treated. Pain can be significantly reduced. Dexterity can be regained.
In this article , the doctors at Harvard Medical School will give you an empowering understanding of your hands' mechanics, the diseases that compromise function, and, most important, what you can do to ease the aches, restore range-of-motion, and prevent problems from recurring.
If you experience arthritis, you are not alone — it affects one in five adults. The report will give you recommendations for treating arthritis. You'll learn how the most popular topical and oral medications compare. You'll be alerted to the dangers of steroids. And you'll be briefed on complementary treatments that are offering positive results in decreasing pain and increasing mobility.Hands dispels the myths about carpal tunnel syndrome. You'll find out why computer use may actually lower your risk. You'll learn how to distinguish carpal tunnel from other "pinched" nerve syndromes. And you'll discover a host of treatment options, including a surgical technique for this problem with a 90% success rate.
The report will tell you what causes "cold hands," how "trigger finger" comes about, describe a cure for "writer's cramp" and a new injection that's replacing surgery to treat Dupuytren's contracture. It also gives you the key questions to ask yourself — and your doctor — before considering joint replacement surgery.
The report will also give you guidance for treating a fracture or dislocation.
In addition, you'll find a dozen exercises for the hand, plus a guide to more than 40 tools that can make life easier when pain occurs