Booking a massage can be a good idea when you have back or neck pain, but it's important to realize that you can also turn to a massage therapist for help with issues in other areas of your body. A lot of people suffer from hand issues, which is problematic because of how much people use their hands each day. Whether you're at work, pursuing a hobby, or simply relaxing, you're almost certainly using your hands for various things. If you're facing discomfort in one or more areas of your hands, consider booking a massage treatment. Here are some issues that massage may help with. 

Arthritis

People who have arthritis will often deal with discomfort in many different parts of the body, including their hands. For some people, hand discomfort is the worst part of having arthritis, given the challenges that they face with using their hands throughout the day. If you have sore hands as a result of arthritis, massage may be beneficial. Your therapist will know the right amount of pressure to use so that the massage feels pleasant on your sore hands and fingers. You may experience some relief from your discomfort after the massage.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which nerves in your wrist are pinched, resulting in discomfort in your hands. Many people develop this condition as a result of repetitive movements during a job or hobby over a long period of time. While surgery can correct carpal tunnel syndrome, you might be reluctant to have surgery or eager to put it off until a time that is more convenient in your life. In the meantime, massage can help the blood flow in your fingers, wrists, and hands, which may alleviate some of the discomfort you're dealing with.

Sprains

If you've sprained a finger, you're likely dealing with some discomfort and a limited range of motion. Sprains will heal over time, but a lot of people look for ways to speed up the healing process—especially if the sprain is getting in the way of their ability to complete certain tasks in their job or in an athletic pursuit. Massage can be a good form of treatment to try when you have a finger sprain. The treatment will improve the supply of oxygenated blood to the area around the sprain, which can help the sprain to heal faster.

Contact a massage therapy service to learn more.