Interphalangeal Joint Pain

Two open hands with palms facing upward
Close-up of hands and finger joints

The distal interphalangeal joint connects the bones at the tips of the fingers. Many people with arthritis experience pain at this location. People who experience distal interphalangeal joint pain may also experience other symptoms, depending on which type of arthritis they have. This joint is also called the DIP joint. It is the first knuckle from the top of the finger. It connects the distal phalanx and middle phalanx, which are the two bones at the tip of the finger. Experiencing DIP joint pain is often a sign of rheumatoid, psoriatic, or osteoarthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common type of arthritis that causes symptoms such as misshapen finger joints, pain, and stiffness. Psoriatic arthritis is a joint inflammation condition that affects people with the skin condition psoriasis. There are different types of psoriatic arthritis based on location and how it affects the body. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a more common cause of DIP joint pain. This type of arthritis is when the finger joints experience wear-and-tear as you age. It causes swelling and inflammation in the joint. DIP joint pain from these types of arthritis will exhibit itself as stiffness, burning, swelling, inflammation, or a stuck feeling in the joint.

Other arthritis symptoms may include pain and swelling in the hand and toes, and a reduced range of motion in these affected joints. The fingers or toes may look swollen or thick. Some people may experience changes in the nails, such as small indents or discoloration. Some people may also notice crepitus. This is the cracking sensations that occur as the joints move.

Managing DIP joint pain usually starts with managing the underlying arthritic condition, which is a conversation for you and your doctor. Some everyday habits at home may also help you feel more comfortable. These include:

  • Applying heat to soothe and relax the joints.
  • Applying ice packs to the sore area.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers, which can bring short term relief.
  • Using a topical joint care lotion like Motion Lotion, which absorbs quickly and supports everyday joint comfort.
  • Splinting the affected finger during the night, which can help reduce symptoms and help the finger extend.
  • Exercise and stretching, which are an essential part of living well with arthritis. Low impact exercises, such as swimming and cycling, can help improve strength and flexibility in the joints.
  • Your doctor may also recommend low impact exercises near the affected joints, usually hand and finger exercises.
  • Surgery, which your doctor may discuss if the symptoms are leading to deformity.
  • Taking a quality joint supplement, which may help support joint structure and everyday joint comfort.

Joint support supplements may help support joint mobility, a healthy inflammatory response, cartilage and joint structure, everyday flexibility, and the lubricating fluids in the DIP joint — all of which help support everyday comfort in your hands.

How Flexcin Supports Everyday Joint Comfort

With ingredients like cetyl myristoleate (CM8) and more familiar joint-support ingredients like glucosamine, MSM, bromelain, and collagen, Flexcin is a daily supplement that may help support mobility, a healthy inflammatory response, and cartilage and joint structure. Flexcin Motion Lotion is a topical joint care lotion that absorbs quickly into the skin over the joint and supports everyday joint comfort.

At Flexcin we have been making all-natural joint care supplements since the year 2000, and have helped thousands of people take a more active role in their joint health. We provide US-made supplements with ingredients chosen to support a healthy inflammatory response and to support cartilage and joint structure. And, we offer it at a no-risk 90-day trial. If you try Flexcin and are unsatisfied with the results after taking it for three months, simply return the empty bottles for a full refund less shipping and handling.

Flexcin joint care supplement

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