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Why Osteoarthritis and Pinched Nerves Contribute to Hand Weakness

Struggling to open a jar or feeling your handshake go soft might seem like a small annoyance. It often is not. Hand weakness can be an early signal of nerve damage, joint disease or repetitive injury, and catching the cause early can prevent permanent loss of function. “It’s around age 60 when we commonly see symptoms of hand-strength loss and loss of dexterity,” said Kia Washington, M.D., associate professor of surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, per AARP. What Causes Hand Weakness? Several conditions account for most cases doctors see. Some involve p...