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Home Treatment for Dupuytren's - Get Your Hands on Our Massage Wand

Dupuytren's contracture is a condition that causes the fingers to bend inward towards the palm, making it difficult to grip and hold objects. There are several home treatment options that can help alleviate symptoms and slow down the progression of the disease. However, one of the most effective home treatments for Dupuytren's contracture is the Dupuytren’s Wand. This innovative device uses Ultrasonic far infrared technology to break down the collagen fibers that cause the fingers to contract, providing relief from pain and stiffness. Using the Dupuytren’s Wand is simple and painless. First, apply a Dupuytren’s jelly to the affected area to ensure smooth glides and proper contact with the wand. Next, turn on the device and gently move it over the contracted tissue for 10-15 minutes, 2-3 times per day. With regular use, the Dupuytren’s Wand can help restore range of motion and flexibility to your fingers. The Dupuytren’s Wand is a safe and effective alternative to surgery and o...

Home Remedies for Dupuytren's Hand Contracture

  Dupuytren's contracture is a medical condition where a lump forms under the hand tissues, resulting in severe finger pain. Over time, the lump created within the tissues transforms into a hard cord, which causes the farthest fingers from the thumb to bend toward the palm of the hand. According to many reports, an estimated 8.2% of the world's population has been affected by  Dupuytren's hand contracture . It mostly occurs in males over the age of 40. Although there are many surgical treatments available, home remedies or non-surgical treatments for   Dupuytren's hand contracture , have gained wide acceptance: Stretching Finger Exercises With the guidance of a physical therapist, stretching and strengthening finger exercises can be very effective. It helps to reduce the hard cord, resulting in low tenderness. Splint or brace After massaging with ice and cold therapy, the use of a splint or brace, such as Dupuytren tape on the affected area, helps to straighten the ...

People at Higher Risk of Developing Viking Finger Syndrome

Dupuytren’s disease, or Vikings, is a fibro-proliferative syndrome that includes collagen deposition, leading to hand contracture that affects mobility and grip strength.  The symptoms of Dupuytren’s Contracture differ depending on the growth of the disease.  In the early stages, you will notice the skin on your palm thickening.  As it progresses, the condition of  Viking finger syndrome  will change noticeably.  The thickened skin on the palm of your hand will become a hard lump.  The tissue will begin to form cords that reach up through the palm to the fingers.  As the cords tighten, they may cause the fingers to contract.  The following groups of people are at higher risk for developing Dupuytren’s disease.  Diabetics Diabetes increases the risk of the condition.  The longer you have diabetes, the greater the risk of developing Viking finger syndrome .   The connection is probably due to the decreased blood sup...