Sudden Joint Pain in Hands

Elderly person's hands clasped in their lap
Person holding a sore hand and wrist

Pain and stiffness in and around one or more joints are common symptoms for most types of arthritis. Depending on the type of arthritis, symptoms can develop suddenly or gradually over time. Symptoms may come and go, or persist over time. Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more joints. And it is the leading cause of hand pain. Arthritis can occur anywhere in the body but is particularly common in the hands and wrist. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, but the most common types affecting joint pain in hands are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Arthritis and Joint Pain in Hands

RA is a chronic disease that can affect many parts of the body. It causes the joints to become inflamed, which leads to pain and stiffness. It often begins in the hands. It often affects the same joints on both sides of your body.

OA typically affects older people. Over the years, the hand joints experience wear and tear. Articular cartilage is a slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones. It allows the joints to move smoothly. As we age, it gradually decreases. That is when joint pain in the hands may begin to appear.

Other Causes of Sudden Joint Pain in the Hands

There is another form of arthritis called gout. It is an extremely painful condition that can affect anyone. People with gout experience sudden, severe attacks of pain in their joints. Gout most often affects the joint at the base of the big toe. However, it can occur anywhere in the hands or feet.

Trigger finger, or technically called stenosing tenosynovitis, is a painful condition that occurs when your finger or thumb gets stuck in a bent position. When you move your fingers, your tendons slide through tunnels called tendon sheaths. If these tunnels become inflamed due to injury or overuse, the tendon can no longer slide through. It becomes stuck. If you develop trigger finger, you may feel a sore bump and warmth on the top of your palm, or at the base of your finger. This is the location of the tendon sheath.

Home Remedies for Sudden Joint Pain in the Hands

  • Applying heat to soothe and relax the joints.
  • Alternating heat with cold ice packs.
  • Follow a healthy diet built around whole foods.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 joints — 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. The Flexcin Motion Lotion is a topical joint care lotion that absorbs quickly into the skin over the joint and supports everyday joint comfort in the hands.

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.

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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual results vary. Consult your healthcare provider before beginning any new supplement.