What Causes Hand Pain?

The hand is composed of a myriad of different ligaments, bones and muscles that provide mobility and dexterity for the limb itself. Because the hand is so complex is can also fall prey to a host of hand injuries and abnormalities that interfere with the daily routines of an active lifestyle. Those hand problems are:

Arthritis: Arthritis is commonly marked by intense joint inflammation which usually occurs in the base of the thumb close to the wrist. The chronic pain that follows with an arthritic condition includes specific types of inflammation including the synovial membrane, tendons and ligaments.

Osteoarthritis: A degenerative disease of the hands, this is the most prevalent type of arthritis in senior citizens as it is so slow in its onset of the disease itself. This disease primarily affects the hands and larger joints of the body. Because of the specific genes osteoarthritis is considered a hereditary condition but can be cause by overuse, fatigue, muscle strain, or other injuries.

Heberden Nodes: These are abnormal bone enlargements that can also affect cartilage and generally are smaller than a pea and may occur in finger joints. This condition can be greatly aggravated by osteoarthritis.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: This is a condition that affects the median nerve as it becomes compressed as it passes through the narrow carpal tunnel located in the wrist. When the median nerve becomes damages then sensory as well as motor functions may become depressed, specifically with the three middle fingers and the thumb.