Many people suffer from the common disease arthritis throughout the world. This disease is indeed painful and inflammatory in nature that attacks the joints. It can occur at the back, legs or hands and cause acute pain there and immobility as well.

Arthritis In Hands

Arthritis of hand can occur due to weak joints, lot of wear and tear of the muscles that can make your daily work a real task with lot of pain. You might not be able to hold anything with ease due to arthritis¹.

This can be treated with the help of certain exercises and these exercises also helps in increasing the mobility of the joints and lessens down pain in the joints as well.

Exercises To Treat Arthritis In Hands And Increase The Mobility

Exercises To Treat Arthritis In Hands²

1# Finger Bending

Take a smooth table and place your hand on that and try to bend your fingers one by one. Make sure that when you lift one finger then the other fingers are placed straight on the table. Do this 10 times in one go and repeat this exercise 3 times in a day on daily basis. The stretching of fingers will give you relief from the pain and increases your mobility of hands.

2# Make A Fist

Keep your hands on a stable table and then keep your wrists and fingers straight on it. Keeping your thumb out, make a tight fist and bend your joints as much as possible. If you are not being able to make a fist with on hand then take support of your another hand to make it easily. Straighten up your fingers slowly after keeping them in a fist for a minute and repeat this 3 times in a day.

Fist Exercise

3# Finger Stretch

Keep your wrist in an upright position and then hold the wrist for support with another hand. Keep the fingers straight and closed and then stretch them out separating from each other. Be in this position for a minute or so and then again join the fingers back in an upright position. Repeat this 3 times in a day and do 2 sets in a go.

4# Thumb Bend

Thumb Bend

Fan out your fingers and hold your thumb with the index finger and thumb of another hand. Bend your thumb and then hold this pose for half a minute and then straighten out your thumb. Do this 3 times in a day and repeat 2 sets in one go.

5# Finger Curl

Place the index finger of your other hand at the back of the little finger of your arthritic hand. Place the thumb of another hand on the nail side of the little finger and hold it in a curling position for few seconds. Open it up and relax. Repeat this process with all the fingers of your arthritic hand and relax after stretching them. Repeat 2 steps for 5 times in a day on daily basis.

6# Make An ‘O’

Make an ‘O’

Keep your hand on a flat table with the fingers and wrist stretched straight. Support the wrist of your arthritic hand with other hand and then touch the tip of your thumb with the index fingertip. Try to make an ‘O’ with all the fingers and your thumb one by one. Stretch as much as possible and keep your fingers in an ‘O’ position for few seconds. Relax your hand after making an ‘O’ with each finger. Do this 3 times in a day and 3 sets in a go.

7# Tabletop Bend

Place your hand on a flat surface with your wrist help upright towards your face. Try bending the fingers towards your face so that you form a tabletop out of your hand. Remain in this position for atleast 4-5 seconds and then return back to normal position. Do this 3 times in a day and repeat 2 sets.

8# Pinch Strengthener

Pinch Strengthener

Rest your hand on a soft surface and then keep the wrist in an upright position. Touch your thumb with the tip of index finger and press it gently for 5 seconds. Relax and repeat the same with other fingers. Do this 3 times a day and 2 sets in one go.

Reference:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/arthritis/multimedia/arthritis/sls-20076952

https://www.healthline.com/health/osteoarthritis/arthritis-hand-exercises

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Usually it is seen that women with thin and long hair complain of tangled hair every now and then. Even if the hair are dry or damaged then too they tend to get tangled easily. Smooth hair have sealed cuticles that keeps them in place and keeps them tangle free.

Useful Tips To Get Tangle Free Hair

Tangled Hair leads to Hair Breakage and Damage Hair as Well

Here are some useful tips that will help in keeping your hair tangle free and keep them free from breakage as well:

1# Tame Damaged Hair

The only way to tame damaged hair is to get them trimmed regularly till you start getting healthy and smooth hair again. Damaged hair tends to tangle easily and this leads to breakage of hair. So the best way is to get them trimmed regularly.

2# Use Conditioner Regularly

Condition your hair when you shampoo your hair to keep them smooth

Make it a rule to condition your hair after you shampoo your hair as the conditioner leaves your hair smooth and soft. Apply conditioner on your hair strands and not on the scalp and wait for atleast 10 minutes before washing it off so that the cuticles will seal up and your hair will be more smooth and soft.

Condition your hair when you shampoo your hair to keep them smooth

3# Make Use Of Fingers

Instead of combing your hair when they are tangled, use your fingers to untangle them. Let your hair dry up a bit and then run your fingers through them as this will make your hair free from knots and then you can easily comb your hair with less breakage.

4# Oil Your Hair Regularly

Oil your hair on regular basis and then wrap them in a warm towel for atleast half an hour. This process helps the oil to reach to the scalp and keeps the scalp moisturized. Cuticles get repaired and moisture is sealed in the scalp which helps in keeping the hair smooth and gives you tangle free hair.

5# Use Wide Brush

Use wide tooth brush to comb your hair as this leads to less breakage

Always use wide brush for detangling your hair and preferably the one that is made from the wood. This minimizes the build-up of static energy and your hair will not tangle every now and then. Avoid brushing wet hair as this leads to further tangling of your hair.

Use wide tooth brush to comb your hair as this leads to less breakage

6# Satin Pillow Covers

Use satin pillow covers instead of cotton pillow covers as this cuts down the static build up in hair and also prevents them from tangling. You can use satin pillow covers while you sleep as this keeps your hair detangled and they do not break up easily.

7# Wash Hair In Sections

Wash your hair in sections to minimize breakage and tangling. You can also twist your hair and then wash them if they are very long and wash them section by section. This helps in washing your hair with less damage and then will remain smooth and soft as well.

8# Avoid Harsh Chemical Products

Harsh chemicals leads to dry and rough hair so stay away from them

Never use harsh chemicals on your hair as this makes hair rough and unhealthy at the same time. Avoid using scented shampoos and those with chemicals and parabens as this tends to damage your hair more. Use natural shampoos that contains natural ingredients like amla, reetha, shikakai and are natural conditioners as well.

Harsh chemicals leads to dry and rough hair so stay away from them

9# Avoid Heat On Hair

You need to stay away from those straighteners and curlers that tend to damage your hair and their cuticles as well. Too much use of hair dryer leads to rough and damaged hair so just stay away from it and let your hair dry up naturally to keep their shine and strength restored.

10# Use Hair Masque

It is a good habit to use a good hair masque once every week as this helps in keeping your hair tangle free and make some at your home. It is easy to make by using natural products and keeps your hair healthy and shiny for a longer time. Look for your hair quality and type first and then try these products or hair masque for maximum benefit.

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