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A member asked:

How can i make my hand joint stiffness go away?

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. David Tuckman answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Keep moving: The best way to resolve and joint stiffness is to keep her fingers are moving. You can look online for a finger range of motion home exercise program.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 1/30/2019

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Let me try to help: Stiffness in the hand joints is not normal must some underlining cause, have x-ray and have doctor to look at them he wil be to help you.Thanks.

Dr Kuitems and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 12/26/2022

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