This exercise also promotes relaxation and can help reduce tension that accumulates from repetitive hand use throughout the day. Press palms together in front of chest with fingers pointing upward.

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The hands contain 27 bones and over 30 muscles, making them particularly vulnerable to arthritis pain and stiffness. When the cartilage between joints breaks down, the resulting inflammation ...

According to the Arthritis Foundation, 60 million adults in the nation are affected by arthritis, the nation’s number one cause of disability.

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2. Stretching Exercises Stretching exercises are another effective low-impact activity for those dealing with arthritis. Regular stretching helps maintain joint flexibility and reduce stiffness.

Therapeutic exercises, especially range-of-motion exercises for the thumb and wrist, help keep hand joints working as well as possible. (I've put examples of range-of-motion hand exercises on my ...

Q: I am a 69-year-old woman developing arthritis in my fingers, especially the middle joints. I do various finger bending and straightening exercises, and I rub my hands together vigorously ...

Studies have shown that even people with inflammatory arthritis, like rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis, can benefit from exercise. It can improve pain. It can improve function.

DEAR DOCTOR K: Age and arthritis have done a number on my hands. I’d like to continue cooking, eating and dressing independently, but it’s getting harder. Any advice?

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