Take frequent breaks – It is important to take a little break every time your hands or fingers feel sore. Stopping work for a few minutes will give them time to recover.[1]
Practice hand exercises – Hand exercises are important to improve flexibility and range of motion and prevent stiffness. An easy exercise for your hands is to make a fist, hold it for 2-3 seconds, and straighten your hand. Consult with your treating doctor for more such exercises.[1]
Try cold packs – To bring down swelling or inflammation in your hands, use a cold compress or ice cubes in a soft towel. Place it on the affected joints for 10 minutes at a time and repeat several times a day. The cold helps bring down swelling and inflammation and also has a numbing effect on the pain.[1]
Use a warm compress – Try holding a warm compress or heating pad to the affected area. It can act as an effective pain reliever.[1]
Go for gadgets – Use tools that are specially designed for sore hands. Tools such as easy-grip pens and nonslip jar openers may come in handy.[3]
