Are You Experiencing These Symptoms?
- Stiffness in your hands, especially in the morning
- Difficulty moving your fingers
- Trouble making a fist
- A feeling of tightness in the joints
- Gradual worsening with age
Hand stiffness is not always caused by problems in the hand alone.
At our clinic, we evaluate not only the hand but also the condition of the joints throughout the body.
When stiffness develops in the fingers or hands, changes may also be present in the neck, shoulder, elbow, and wrist joints.
Similar changes may occur in the lower back, hips, knees, ankles, and feet.
For this reason, we assess overall joint mobility and body balance rather than focusing solely on the affected hand.
Gentle exercises that promote movement throughout the body may help maintain joint function.
Particular attention should be given to the mobility of the spine, shoulders, and hips, as these areas play an important role in overall movement and function.
