Arthritic Fingers
Carpal Tunnel Pain
Raynaud's Hands
White Finger
Poor Circulation
Chilblains
RSI in Hands
Ganglion Cyst
Trigger Finger
Blackberry Thumb
Dupuytren's Disease
Finger Psoriasis
Broken Fingers
Finger Sprains
Scleroderma
Lupus in Hands

Arthritic fingers and thumbs pain can be most debilitating. Arthritis in your fingers and thumbs is actually located in the joints between the bones. The two main types of arthritis have different symptoms. Osteoarthritis  Rheumatoid Arthritis

In Osteoarthritis, the joint pain in your fingers and thumbs is usually localized to one or more joints in your fingers or thumbs. Pain will be most intense at the beginning of your activity and will gradually subside as you continue the action (pinching, grasping, typing, knitting, needlepoint, sewing, gripping tools, woodworking, auto wrenching, etc). The condition is degenerative, meaning that pain and joint problems get worse over time.

It's actually the articular cartilage covering the bone ends that is most affected. When you are young, the cartilage (gristle) is plump and protective. As we age, the cartilage gets thinner, loses moisture and elasticity, becomes damaged, and loses its ability to protect the bone ends. If the cartilage thins, the body will automatically start to lay down more calcium to in an effort to protect the joints. These calcification deposits are sometimes rough or even sharp. When these rough edges rub together, the nerves register pain in an attempt to prevent further damage.
 

The Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis in your fingers and thumbs will show more swelling and puffiness of the thumb and finger joints. The pain is equally annoying, but more spread out - even throughout other areas of your body. In most cases, the inflammation of Rheumatoid Arthritis is equally balanced on both sides of the body - both fingers, thumbs, knuckles and hands at the same time. Other symptoms include fatigue, lack of gripping strength, thumb, finger and hand deformity, possibly have a fever, and an overall sense of malaise or depression.

• Diet - the foods you eat do make a difference. Eating foods with higher acidic levels is harder on your joints
• Exercise - balancing a regular routine that helps to keep your joints mobile and promotes circulation
• Therapies - including Physio and Occupational
• Medicines - pharmaceuticals (oral pain killers and anti-inflammatories)
• Surgery - joint replacements (extreme cases)
• Alternative Therapy - including Far Infrared

We are, of course, interested in natural solutions and are advocates of the benefits of Far Infrared healing. Whether you have Osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis, we recommend using Prolotex™ Far Infrared Gloves to relieve your pain and swelling in your fingers and thumbs. To gain the most benefits, you will want to wear infrared gloves on a regular basis for several days, weeks and possibly months, depending on the severity of your condition.

REGULAR FIT - Ladies Gloves

Both models of Prolotex™ FIR gloves help to relieve pain and swelling. Gloves are soft on your skin, lightweight and comfortable.  Washing instructions are here.