Discover Natural Remedies for Heberden's Nodes & Reduce Joint Discomfort

5. Treatment

Physicians recommend treating Heberden node pain with heat or ice packs, physical therapy, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pain medications. They may suggest splinting the affected fingers to restrict movement. Low-level laser therapy is a possible non-invasive option for not only reducing pain and swelling but for increasing joint mobility, as well. However, the medium- and long-term effects of laser therapy are unknown and require further study. Surgery is a last resort, usually if less-invasive treatments were unsuccessful.