How to REDUCE Hand Swelling

Learn about pumping exercises and retrograde massage (which you can do on yourself!) to help reduce swelling in the hand. Great for wrist fractures, finger stiffness, and other hand injuries.
*Disclaimer: as always, it is impossible for me to diagnose you via the internet. Participate in exercises at your own risk. Seek advice from a medical professional prior to starting an exercise program.
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[@lauren3087]

omg tysm i just now got done walking my dog and i got all swollen in my right hand so tysm ur a life saver.

[@ForwardTherapy]

These are SO good for that!! After I walk my hands always swell and I love to do these pumping exercises after to help get the swelling down. So glad you like it!

[@pranay_-myinsta]

U are 1000% better than online doctors

[@ForwardTherapy]

😂 thank you! Haha

[@zej192]

Thank youuuuuuu! It really works like a magic! My hand healed for only two days

[@Mari-sx4vb]

soooooooo happpy I found this video!!!! i've been experiencing lots of swollen hands moments since I started working a manual labor job. thank you for this share :)

[@RogerFoxwellHypnotherapy]

Thank you this is really helping to resolve a finger issue I have had for 7 months. Nobody seemed to have any idea what to do but after a few days the swelling has gone down and it is much more mobile and continuing to improve.

[@ForwardTherapy]

That’s wonderful!!! I’m happy that you’re having good results so far. Thank you for watching!

[@bhavyasharma3224]

Thankyou Doctor it really helped me , my finger hit by Ball in cricket practice but Now i am ready to play tomorrow's match 🏏 thankyou so much ma'am

[@ForwardTherapy]

Good luck!!

[@shlokkXD]

Hit*

[@agampreetsingh6939]

🤣It usually occurs lol when finger is hit by that leather ball.. LOL

[@enaayat6424]

It really helped ? Me gonna try this too ! My fingers are swollen from dribbling practice 😥😭

[@bhavyasharma3224]

@@enaayat6424 Use a little hot Musterd Oil and Turmaric Paste , it will Help you 🙏😊 olive oil can Also be a Good option

[@sea1r315]

kinda helped my hand was swollen after i smacked the shit out my friend

[@ForwardTherapy]

I hope your hand is ok!

[@nateweingust8393]

Lmfao

[@ninjaassassin8369]

😂😂😂

[@anushkasharma3303]

I hope ur friend was ok

[@blackpanther6655]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@LilFoxy3]

my right hand was so swollen but I realized I has on my watch on too tight XD, I took it off and then it went back to normal btw ty

[@cindy1495]

Thank you so much. Very easy for me to do.

[@eronpradeep324]

I got this from the cold and I can’t bend my fingers

[@ForwardTherapy]

Do you have chilblains? I’m sorry to hear that!

[@eronpradeep324]

Ye but now there better but there is skin that I can peel

[@ForwardTherapy]

@@eronpradeep324 Here's some information about chillblains and expected recovery, when to reach out to your doctor, etc. Best of luck! www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chilblains/symptoms-causes/syc-20351097

[@eronpradeep324]

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[@taetaebear5268]

🙂we are same me too my hand swell during winter and it's winter now so was checking how to reduce my swelling but end up knowing that it is call chilblains hahaha thanks to your comment

[@urf808]

Thank you very much for the therapy. My hand feels better now.

[@waltspencer5858]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge in this video it worked great for me!!

[@hicoteo]

Ever since I was a kid I would get stiff hands or wake with them stiff and sore. It's worse after working with hand tools but it doesn't take much. I did a keto diet for almost 3 months and it went away for the first time in my life. It came back despite giving up sugar and eating healthy but not keto.

[@ForwardTherapy]

It’s crazy how diet sometimes makes a big difference!!

[@tonyfreejazz20]

Cool!! It worked!!!! Relief!!! Cheers for this...much appreciated

[@ForwardTherapy]

Yes!! I’m so happy it worked for you!

[@looseyguuzey1600]

I messed up my wrist from punching a wall. I teach tennis with my swollen hand and it’s out of control now. Thanks I’ll see if this helps

[@ForwardTherapy]

I’m sorry!!! Hope it gets better soon! If not, check with a doctor to make sure it isn’t broken!

[@zer0_logicc217]

I punched a wall and my hands just feel numb and painful

[@tutsecret499]

why on earth you punch the wall. ouch!

[@dominomusic1527]

I recently broke my forearm and my hand has been swollen and this helped Ali thanks doc

[@ForwardTherapy]

So sorry to hear about your injury!! I hope your recovery goes so well! Good luck (:

[@dualcosmix8421]

Mine did to

[@milagrosclerigo5217]

Your voice sounds relaxing 😌

[@Katstix]

My son was playing soccer and got hit on the hand while trying to save the ball. The area on his palm by his thumb is swollen... 3 times bigger than normal. Iced it but he won't let me touch it due to pain. Looks like muscle because fingers are moving. Should I take him to hospital?

[@stefanie2883]

i have a ganglion cyst on my wrist, and tonight i just noticed that there is also fluid surrounding it too. i hope these help. thank you for the vid

[@ForwardTherapy]

Oh no! Sorry to hear that! I hope this helps

[@stefanie2883]

@@ForwardTherapy i believe it actually did relieve some of the fluid!! tysm!

[@lindamorgan2678]

My vet told me to wack the ganglion with a heavy book like a big paper pack.

[@amanpreetkaur4847]

Thank-you so much it's really working ... May God bless you .. 😃😃😃😃😄😄😄😍

[@ForwardTherapy]

I’m so glad it’s helping!!

[@amanpreetkaur4847]

@@ForwardTherapy I wants to know where are you from?

[@ForwardTherapy]

@@amanpreetkaur4847 Originally from Colorado but now living in Northern California! (US)

[@amanpreetkaur4847]

@@ForwardTherapy you are from US ... 😘 I am from India (Delhi)

[@Hrishi1970]

Very helpful! Thank you 🙏

[@addie_kunuwu1540]

My finger got so swollen I couldn’t bend my Fingers all the way down

[@ForwardTherapy]

I’m so sorry to hear about your finger! Did you have an injury?

[@addie_kunuwu1540]

No I recently went camping and I think I got a bug bite It was super itchy but I can’t find the bite because one of the nights I left the door open to the tent

[@ForwardTherapy]

Oh dang!!! Well if it doesn’t get better in a few days (or starts getting worse at any time) you might wanna check with a doctor, it could be an infection.

[@addie_kunuwu1540]

Don’t worry it helped and also I put some ice on it so it’s going down I was just itching it alot

[@ForwardTherapy]

That’s good news! Probably just needed a little time to heal, the body was probably trying to react to the foreign bite. Glad to hear it’s better!

[@mohammadzaigam.]

Thanks you saved the day!! Thank you🥰

[@shaileshthakor7639]

Thank you so much may God bless you abundantly

[@sas-lt4qv]

Brilliant thank you - it work immediately 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@philnkosi8315]

Wow this really helped thank you

[@ForwardTherapy]

Thank you!! I’m glad to hear it!

Thank you!

[@user-jd6cd1gg2y]

My whole right hand got swollen and I’m an artist and a writer. Although I’m ambidextrous, I like using both hands and it would be difficult to draw and write

[@rosiebarnwal9612]

My grandfather has swelling in his index finger and thumb and now it is spreading all over the other fingers too. We went to specialist, took so many medicines but it didn't work at all. Can you plz suggest me some home remedy for swelling? Currently, I'm applying ice cubes for some relief. I'll be so grateful to you if you clear my doubt whethet it is a symptom of Flexor tenosynovitis? Plzz reply soon I'm waiting for your response

[@ForwardTherapy]

Tell me a little more about his symptoms! Flexor tenosynovitis typically presents with a nodule/lump in the palm, usually right at the palm crease. It also can have clicking, locking, or triggering of the finger, and stiffness and pain.

[@rosiebarnwal9612]

@@ForwardTherapy Symptoms like, swelling of entire finger, intense pain when trying to bend the finger, feeling numbness & stiffness in finger, and sometimes it feels like something is moving inside the finger. Plz recommend some medicines or home remedy. Currently, he's applying ice cubes on fingers and doing physiotherapy. & must appreciate your kindness towards humanism :) Thanks ma'am

[@ForwardTherapy]

I’m not a doctor so I can’t recommend medicine! But therapy should be helpful!! Sometimes it helps to take a look at nutrition and make sure he’s getting enough vitamins and minerals, and noticing when eating if any foods seem to trigger the symptoms. NIH is a good website to look at for nutrition! Numbness usually indicates nerve involvement as well. Definitely speak with the physiotherapist and talk about home management program to help him when he’s not at therapy, too!!

[@rosiebarnwal9612]

@@ForwardTherapy Alright ma'am Hope you understand the current circumstances due to coronavirus, we're not able to go anywhere. That's why we're getting more distressed don't know what should we do? It's my humble request if you clear my confusion about trigger finger and flexor tenosynovitis according to the symptoms I've told. Thanks ma'am

[@ForwardTherapy]

Flexor tenosynovitis is a fancier name for trigger finger. Typically will have a nodule in the palm that is painful with pressure, and will have clicking or locking when bending the finger. Swelling is not typically observed in the entire finger, more at the nodule. Try ice massage, retrograde massage, contrast baths, and pumping exercises to see if the swelling comes down. Does he have arthritis?

[@renatovillar8847]

All my fingers on my right hand and my toes on my right foot got swollen because of the cold, i heared that resting the swollen part of the body in warm water with salt in it for 10 to 15 minutes would relive the redness and swelling, I've tried it and its not itchy anymore. I wanted to know how long it takes for it to get fully better just in case it doesnt cause my google is glitching i really appriciate you and your channel because you answer people's comments and questions and always try to respond to check in and ask them if they are okay 🙂

[@ForwardTherapy]

Thank you! Hope everything gets better soon!

[@sanjayjagdale2465]

Thanks

[@mindykeithpersinger9818]

Thank you this helped a lot

[@Kartracer95]

Spending an amazing evening with you would help me greatly

[@cynthialesser2986]

Anymore to reduce finger/hand swelling Thanks Healthy Holidays

[@ForwardTherapy]

Swelling can be relieved by ice, elevation, movement, manual edema mobilization, and compression!

[@akanshatyagi4733]

Very useful video ❤️❤️thank you!😊

[@ForwardTherapy]

Thank you!! I'm glad it helped!

[@desistylecooking4590]

Nice dp ❤️

[@HUNTER88243]

Thank you lady!

[@brettlacheney]

I'm going to try this, I'll get back with you.

[@ForwardTherapy]

Yes! Please do, I hope it works out for you!

[@brettlacheney]

@@ForwardTherapy its working pretty good for me, thank you.

[@betsypear1]

Thank you. I am going to try these.

[@ForwardTherapy]

I hope some of these ideas work for you!!

[@gangamadhusudan823]

Please help me My finger got hit by the fan my thumb got swollen after putting ice I can move my fingers but i am little worried about the thumb which is swollen I can move my thumb but I am scared that is it broken and I have small cut in my thumb but that doesn't pain please reply

[@ForwardTherapy]

Oh no!! I’m sorry that happened. If the pain and swelling continues, it would be worth going to the doctor and getting an x-ray to see if there’s a fracture. It would be unlikely that you’d have a fracture if you don’t have pain. Probably just a soft tissue injury! But keep an eye on it and when in doubt, check it out with your doctor.

[@gangamadhusudan823]

@@ForwardTherapy ok

[@gangamadhusudan823]

@@ForwardTherapy now the swollen thumb is gone but I have little pain I think it will heal in some days 🥺🤔

[@ForwardTherapy]

I hope it feels better soon!!!

[@gangamadhusudan823]

@@ForwardTherapy ok

[@angieweisswange5873]

Thank you

[@deanVodkahouse]

I have inflammation in my palms and at the moment i'm waiting on hearing back for a nerve conductor study.

[@ForwardTherapy]

Sorry to hear that! Hope it goes well.

[@pranitkadam7420]

Hi Dean, hope you're doing good!!!! And whatever it is I hope you get the best possible solution to it

[@empm]

i broke my wrist a few days ago, and my fingers on the hand i broke them on are swollen. the soft cast is cover most if the hand, not the fingers. any advice? i would really appreciate it :)

[@ForwardTherapy]

Elevate as much as you can (hand above elbow, elbow slightly above shoulder)! Pumping exercises with the fingers will help a lot, and you can try retrograde massage for your fingers as well! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p52se2Bnm72rhdk Should be ok to use ice on your fingers, too.

[@paragbharadia2895]

thank you for the help!!

[@krissadams7259]

Your the best very practical ty

[@crestaff7529]

I just have a accident while riding bicycle my finger got so much swollen I can’t even move whenever I touch it it pains a lotttt!! Please help ☹️☹️😔

[@ForwardTherapy]

Oh no! Sounds like you might want to get a doctor to check it out!

[@dedey5719]

You are great !

[@ForwardTherapy]

Thank you!!! *heart melting*

[@cynthialesser2986]

Once again KNOWLEDGE

[@MJ-sj9ho]

Thanks again you are awesome,!!!!!

[@menarussell]

Thank you so much!

[@lisaluxx4178]

Hey I usually get swelling in my hands when walking not all the time but sometimes.. I was wondering if there's some sort of cause to it? Iv recently had my vitals checked my dr cant pin point it I do have high blood pressure some times and other than that I do have high cholesterol iv been working to get down but this swelling has been going on for years since I was a teen, was wondering if there's a common reason?

[@ForwardTherapy]

It’s common to get swelling in the hands with cardiovascular activity (even when nothing is wrong) especially with heat! Our hands are below heart level and swelling gets stuck there

[@user-tl3hu2lh6u]

Thanks so much! 👍

[@nicolemaxey5577]

Thank you so much.

[@skidbid1797]

I had bands on my hand and I fell asleep now my hand is swollen idk what to do and idk if this helps

[@ForwardTherapy]

Sometimes band aids can be too tight, and they usually restrict motion which can cause swelling (esp if there was a cut or something, the body is sending inflammation to help heal). Take the band aids off for a little bit and do some of these movements and hopefully it’ll help!

[@raziajeewajee1758]

All of sudden i have swollen palm in right hand but no pain

[@seanhiggins8768]

Thanks, it definitely helped!

[@ForwardTherapy]

I'm glad to hear it!

[@Lucky.8688]

AMAZING it really works!!! Thank you

[@ForwardTherapy]

Yay! I’m so glad it helped for you!!!

[@Lucky.8688]

@@ForwardTherapy I woke up this morning with my hand swollen plus my ring was stuck so I was freaking out because I couldn't get it off!! so I found your video and like Magic the swollenness went down and my ring came off. Thank you thank you thank you

[@ForwardTherapy]

Ah that’s the worst feeling ever! I’ve had my ring get stuck before and it was scary enough to make me never wear it to bed again! So glad it worked (:

[@ChardelraConner]

I scene one an ad what does that amountres'

[@MK-mt5rk]

My right wrist swollen and getting numb at night Keep me awake which exercises you will recommend. 🥰

[@faozanrizalICS]

thanks !

[@ChardelraConner]

numb hands don't even which one I write width

[@ralphjakealboroto1331]

My fingers wont close already and the joints is swollen and its very painful if i accendentaly close my finger yhia due to overuse in my job... what should i do to relief the pain

[@ForwardTherapy]

Generally safe-for-everyone therapy modalities that can help with pain include heat and ice! You should consult with your doctor and see if there are other strategies

[@gylotip8393]

Hello, does anyone know how to do the opposite, where you make your fingers fatter so that the base of the fingers matches the knuckle size?

[@ForwardTherapy]

Don’t really know if this is possible, size of the base of fingers is dependent on tissue, inflammation levels, and genetic makeup.

[@Mary-ui4im]

You are a great teacher 💕

[@alizain6634]

My fingers got swollen in the last winters ...all redness and itching is gone but my fingers didn't reduce in size ..can you suggest me about that .

[@ForwardTherapy]

Hmm...that’s interesting! Was there an injury that occurred? Did you have a cold related injury like chilblains or frostbite?

[@alizain6634]

No ..it was just chilblains ..but fingers are in there swollen size even after winter is gone

[@ForwardTherapy]

@@alizain6634 hmm...I think it could be possible, but I'm definitely not an expert in this area. I would recommend talking with a physician about it, because in my understanding symptoms from chilblains should go away within a couple of weeks. But maybe there is something lingering with the circulation that could cause increased swelling?

[@ReadaloudbyCarmal]

Thanks, very helpful

[@ForwardTherapy]

I’m glad it helped!!

[@tinaa2609]

This gave me instant relief!🥰

[@Tomyren]

Very helpful video. Thank you :)

[@ForwardTherapy]

Thank you!!

[@X7L92]

Ty

[@totallynotnaz]

Hey I was wondering if gliding your finger works with your palm

[@ForwardTherapy]

I’m not sure if I understand your question...can you clarify?

[@dhr.u.v_]

between my elbow and shoulder it is not banding and if i am trying to bend it it is not bending and it is at 90 degree not 180 degree and it is swelling to, because i have done push ups for the first time and 5 days past away for this so plese tell me some soultion for this releted to therary and i am .thanks wating for your reply !

[@ForwardTherapy]

I’m sorry it’s hurting!! I’m not sure I completely understand what you’re describing...are you having trouble bending the elbow? Or lifting the shoulder?

[@dhr.u.v_]

@@ForwardTherapy both i can not bend my elbow very well, and if i am bending it it is paining much . but shoulder its ok ..

[@ForwardTherapy]

Hmm...sounds like it might be time to call the doctor and check in! Since it’s been about a week since it happened and you still have significant pain, I’d recommend calling your doctor.

[@saharabhombal2754]

Hello Doctor.Plzz.help me. I am not understanding why my hands are long. Means from my shoulder to my hand arm. What can i do. Plzz reply.

[@sherylmasih2494]

Omg thank you so much it helped alot ❤️

[@ForwardTherapy]

I’m so glad!!!

[@AjTheDarkestNarrator]

I've been punching walls and my knuckle is swollen and is starting to bruise and hurts to bend my fingers so.... I don't even know how I'm supposed to type or draw/write in school this week... I don't even know if your video will help but ill give it a try.... :(

[@ForwardTherapy]

Sorry to hear about your hand! Might be a good idea to check with a doctor and make sure you don’t have a broken bone! It happens fairly commonly with punching walls or other objects. I hope you’re doing ok.

[@Africancityzen]

My hand just became painful out of the blue, 2days later it's more painful and swollen! Please help cus I can't work without my right hand. And if I can't work I can't earn money😥

[@ForwardTherapy]

Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear that! Anything that could have happened, like a bug bite or getting a cut on your hand somehow? Or having some sort of injury? I would definitely recommend checking in with a doctor if the symptoms seem to be getting worse.

[@frieswilliams9199]

Same for 4days

[@ashadeepthikondragunta1224]

Plz doctor ,I got hurt to my right thumb,my thumb sprained,how long after it will heal to work in my kitchen or my self work,plz help me ,I can't touch to my pinky finger with thumb ,can I touch it in future after healing ? It would happen or not ,I am worried about my thumb,I can't grab now any thing ,I can't do any work now with my sprained thumb ,plz tell me any ideas for quick recovery,

[@ForwardTherapy]

Hi, sorry to hear about your injury! I’m not a doctor, but it sounds like you should follow a rest, ice, and elevation protocol in the first couple weeks. Sprains can take a while! Always good to have a doctor check it out to make sure it is a sprain and advise on the best treatment plan

[@drfareedfareed6731]

I can’t close my fist, and also the moving the fingers back-and-forth the second exercise on I was able to do it then I stopped and I’m not able to do it anymore it seem like it’s water retention

[@ForwardTherapy]

Pumping exercises can be difficult at first when your hand is swollen! They can also feel uncomfortable. Keep elevating the hand and try using ice to help with the swelling, and try to elevate the hand and do finger movements like pumping every couple hours. You can also try retrograde massage! Swelling can come back, so sometimes you have to keep doing the exercises and using ice and elevating,

[@mariiamahmed59]

I need help please I was wearing a tight ring and y finger got swollen

[@ForwardTherapy]

Sorry to hear that! These strategies may not be enough - recommend checking in with your doctor if you can’t get the ring off.

[@faisalnabidar7754]

I was playing with my brother and tried to land a karate chop and accidently he lifted his foot and i ended up getting a swelling in my hand below pinky area! I hope these exercises help! 😔😭😖

[@ForwardTherapy]

Oh no!! Definitely try ice and let it rest. If it seems like it’s not getting better make sure to see a doctor!

[@keziamercy6173]

Every time i got drunk my hands gets swollen why does it occur?!

[@indira147]

My fingers were swollen because of the cold and even after my finger is recovered it is still big from other fingers. Do you have any treatment for it?

[@ForwardTherapy]

Sorry to hear that! Cold related injuries may require additional exam from a doctor!

[@TheAlikhan2010]

Is it good for me my little finger swelled due to arthritis and whole finer swelled .... PlZ

[@ForwardTherapy]

Hopefully these motions and strategies help!!

[@deborahvasquez]

I think at some point when I sleep I roll onto my right hand. It hurts so much in the morning.

[@ForwardTherapy]

It definitely could be! That’s a lot of load on the hand for a long period of time. For example your head weighs about 10 lb and if you sleep with your head in your hand all night that’s a lot of weight for the hand to be taking stress from!

[@deborahvasquez]

@@ForwardTherapy any tips on stopping yourself I'm a heavy sleeper. I don't realize I'm doing it.

[@ForwardTherapy]

@@deborahvasquez it's hard to control what you're doing during sleep. I think the best thing you can do is fall asleep in a good position, maybe hug a pillow or something? If it's causing numbness/tingling when you wake up sometimes a splint or brace can help!

[@ryanshipman6855]

Hi so my thumb swells from my controller and I don’t know how to make it stop

[@ForwardTherapy]

Try to take breaks frequently! After you play, maybe try icing!

[@user-qo7uc6kc1u]

My palm, the area bellow my pinky its been swelled up for a long time but no pain? Hopefully this helps

[@ForwardTherapy]

Definitely worth a try! Hmm, interesting that it's localized to that area.

[@user-qo7uc6kc1u]

@@ForwardTherapy thank you so much!

[@nino2171]

My fingers were really cold at work and I wet them with hot ass water and my fingers got swollen :-(

[@ForwardTherapy]

Oh no! I’m sorry to hear that! Hopefully it goes away quick! If not check with a doctor.

[@kryptlei]

Got my right hand swollen because of a serious cat bite. Now I can't even write especially for my schoolworks. How long does the swelling last? Anyway, thanks for this vid! ❤️

[@JuliaRaffo1]

Are you on antibiotics??

[@misisu0786]

Mam pliz help me I m very sad . Because my hand swelling problem is not reduced overall two ✌year I have many treatment to this but nothing Please help me

[@ForwardTherapy]

Sorry to hear about your hand! Have you seen a doctor?

[@logantilton8635]

I was stung by a wasp a day ago and my hand is still swollen after 30 min of ice

[@rafilayaz2890]

Hi i notice from couple of days that my left hand palm and finger little bit swellen than right i m just wondring how does it heppen becuse does not hurt tell me what i need to do. Thanks for your support

[@ForwardTherapy]

Seems like a good sign it doesn’t hurt! Keep an eye on it, if it doesn’t seem to go away, might want to follow up with a doctor. No injury or trauma that might have occurred?

[@rafilayaz2890]

@@ForwardTherapy thanks alot but than no point to do same exercise ..?

[@ForwardTherapy]

I’m not sure I understand your question...you can try using ice, elevating, and using these pumping hand movements, to see if the swelling goes down.

[@santirobles5914]

I snapped my thumb and got my ring finger swollen in football is been like 2 weeks and nothin has healed, I’ve been icing it a lot.

[@ForwardTherapy]

Sorry to hear that! Have you checked in with a doctor to make sure nothing is fractured or sprained?

[@pubgfunnyvideos7849]

Wow to thq u mam🙏

[@Simran_IT_IS]

Can you please answer me actually I don't know why but my hand above the wrist and below the fingers it's swollen but not that much severe and I don't know why it happened

[@ForwardTherapy]

in the palm?

[@Simran_IT_IS]

@@ForwardTherapy exactly behind the palm the upper part now it's the wrist which has been swollen

[@ForwardTherapy]

I’m sorry to hear you’re having swelling! I’d recommend ice, rest, and gentle stretching to help it resolve

[@Simran_IT_IS]

@@ForwardTherapy done I have cured it thank you so much😊❤

[@Wockyalush]

How long can it stay swollen? I was outside walking yesterday and my hand were really cold, now they’re swollen so does it naturally go away?

[@ForwardTherapy]

it should! but swelling can hang in there a while (depending on the reason).

[@simplydee2567]

What is causing the swelling?

[@ForwardTherapy]

There are LOTS of things that can cause hand swelling!

[@TFreds11]

My hand hurts too much to do this

[@ForwardTherapy]

I'm sorry it hurts so much! I'd recommend elevating the hand, using ice 10-15 minutes to help with the pain. but some protected gentle movement can help, too! just be gentle.

[@KancelKulturePodcast]

I really need you help, I broke my wrist as a high school freshman, went to the doctor did physical therapy for 2 years but no results that were good. I’m now in my second year of college and My hand stays swollen 24/7 and my wrist is always weak still.

[@ForwardTherapy]

Oh no! I’m sorry to hear that! You’re still experiencing a lot of swelling? What kind of exercises do you do to stretch, help strengthen, etc?

[@KancelKulturePodcast]

@@ForwardTherapy So I have a 3 pound weight, on a string connected to a stick, and I use 5 pound dumbells to side to side movement, and up and down

[@ForwardTherapy]

Sounds like a good start! It also usually helps to do upper body exercises - shoulder and back, bicep and tricep exercises, as well to help the wrist.

[@darthwarder969]

Hey there i have a question, does bacterial infection like tuberculosis will cause inflammation in hand? How long will it take to reduce pain and swelling after taking medication?

[@ForwardTherapy]

Great question! I am actually not sure, but now I’m interested so I’ll have to do some research! Sounds like a great question for a doctor 😉

[@darthwarder969]

@@ForwardTherapy need to know more about this, cause im suffering with this disease and i have joint pain

[@ForwardTherapy]

Do you have a doctor treating you? Would be a good question to ask!!

[@darthwarder969]

@@ForwardTherapy yes im on medication.its been a month

[@ForwardTherapy]

I’m sorry to hear that!! I hope it gets better soon!

[@mist1627]

I have a swelling on my little finger it's paining a lot can u help me

[@ForwardTherapy]

Do you know why the swelling is there? Is it an injury you know of, or something that came on randomly?

[@mist1627]

@@ForwardTherapy Its an injury

[@ForwardTherapy]

What happened? A lot of the tips in this video will likely be helpful for reducing swelling for you but it helps if I know more about the injury. If you aren’t comfortable posting about your injury here, check with your doctor!

[@mist1627]

@@ForwardTherapy I just cant bend it

[@ForwardTherapy]

Try the retrograde massage and pumping exercises and see if that helps! You can also try some light compression like coban wrap or an edema glove

[@shravaniumap268]

Can we use this after throwing plate in a hand

[@ForwardTherapy]

not entirely sure what you mean, but these strategies are effective for reducing swelling in the hand and fingers.

[@manjotkaur7167]

I have swollen fingers because of winters.Will it work??

[@ForwardTherapy]

It depends! Sometimes there are vascular conditions like raynauds that cause swelling and that isn’t always as affected by this type of exercise