Discover Natural Remedies for Heberden's Nodes & Reduce Joint Discomfort
1. Hand Dominance
A 2011 study found that Heberden’s nodes most frequently affected the index finger. Researchers also noted that the nodes were more common in the subjects’ dominant hands and more prevalent in women. They determined that the presence of nodes is an indication of underlying small joint osteoarthritis. About 60% of people with osteoarthritis of the knees have Heberden nodes.
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