Might be worth getting your GP to refer you to hand physiotherapy Dave. Just in case you are unaware, it’s a specialist branch that is dedicated solely to hand issues. I was referred because some of the joint issues I suffer can be made worse by weakening of the muscles, which of course gets worse in a flair because lack of use makes the muscles weaker still. This may be at the root of your problem.
I was referred by my rheumatology physiotherapist. Since I’ve been going (two months, three visits) my hands have improved no end. In two months I’ve doubled my grip strength, got rid of repeated pain in the wrist joints, and recovered full mobility in the hand joints. I’m now only going to be checked every six months, so it is not too onerous. I’ve also been supplied with wrist and thumb supports for when they are necessary, arthritis gloves to help with inflammation, and exercise aids to enable me to carry out the routines necessary to keep my hands fit. Might be worth asking?
