aching hands

[katieb73]

In July i left the NHS to become selfemployed as a gardener. i love it, the only problem i have is that still after 3 months of doing it my hands still really ache all the time... My ring finger on my right hand has started to lock in a clenched position and in the morning it takes me ages for them to move easily, i'm only 33....!!!! Please help, all alternative styles are most welcome. Many thanks in advance.

[raysparx1]

Sounds to me like you need to relax your grip a bit while you are working, manual work like building or gardening takes a while to get used to, try moving your fingers a bit in the evenings when you get home, and take it easy, Ray

[katieb73]

Thank you Ray, I'll definitely try that, taking out damson trees for a customer on Monday so will put it to the test, thanks again.

[beejaybee]

Try using PHYTORHUMA. It`s fantastic for all joint pains. You can get it from any health shop. I use it for hip pain & since using it, I`ve not had any pain in my hands either. I think that`s because I rub any remaining cream into my hands. I used to have terrible joint pains& had to stop knitting. I even had a job holding a pen sometimes.

[raysparx1]

katie, does the aching ease off on the weekends ? or maybe you are bdoing this work then as well.

[raysparx1]

I have been thinking about this katie, I am sure thats what it could be, could you take any rings off while working and say put them on a chain round your neck ?

[katieb73]

I only wear my engagement ring, and that hand isn't too bad...I am left handed but work ambidextrously. I did wear 4 rings to start with but as the blisters came i took them off!! I get pain every morning on waking and they do still hurt at the weekends. thanks for your answers ray and beejaybee!!

[raysparx1]

Hi katie, might be as well to take Glucosamine capsules they are very good for relieving joint pain, good luck,but relaxing the grip might help, Ray

[katieb73]

I take Glucosamine daily along with cod liver oil capsules...thanks for your suggestions tho, will def try relaxing more. kb :-)