Episode 14: What To Do For Stiff Painful Puffy or Painful DIP & PIP Finger Joints.
Un-Sprained - A podcast by Dr. Lisa Brin
Do you suffer from stiff swollen or puffy painful finger joints? This episode is just for you! On this weeks Un-Sprained we delve into the self-care and the training volume and style modifications to help these injuries thrive. In this week's episode we discuss: >> Proper taping for inflammation >> The why of unloading your joints >> Dietary changes for inflammation control >> When to go on an anti-inflammatory diet before a big trip >> The differences between care for painless stiff vs hot puffy joints >> Finger mobilizations and self-tests >> And more! I hope you join me for this MUST LISTEN podcast based on my most visited article on DIP joint injuries. I can't wait to see how your modifications to your climbing and your self-care make all the difference in your finger health in the long run! If you are also looking for other episodes that will help you with the care and support of these finger joints, Episode 4, giving the bird some attention (thanksgiving edition) and episode 9, Crafting your action list for pulley ruptures might also give you some great new recommendations and action plans to get you going from wherever you are, across that invisible bridge to health! I'd love to know what you think! And please share if you like this podcast. See you soon, same place same time next week! XX, Dr. Lisa