The Pain in Your Hands That Isn’t Just “Overworking”
Many women in their 40s and 50s start waking up with stiff fingers, aching wrists, or difficulty gripping objects. It’s often dismissed as “typing too much” or “sleeping wrong.”
But studies show that women are nearly twice as likely as men to develop early-stage arthritis, especially during perimenopause when estrogen — a natural anti-inflammatory — drops sharply.
What feels like simple stiffness may actually be the early inflammatory phase, where joints swell microscopically long before they deform.
This affects daily life more than people admit: opening jars, texting, cooking, or even holding a pen can become unexpectedly painful.
Helpful interventions include anti-inflammatory nutrition, omega-3s, paraffin warm therapy, strength training for grip and wrist stability, and early medication if needed.
You’re not being dramatic — your hands are asking for help long before anyone else notices.
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