Pictures of Pain: A man's hand has a bright red glow indicating physical pain and the need for a doctor's examination.

Pictures of Hand Pain, Inflamation, and Medical Needs

An African American man holds his hand out as it glows red with pain. This pain could originate through arthritis, muscles or connective tissue strains, inflammation, or other possible trauma. Showing pain, discomfort and injury to a hand can be a photographic challenge, but one that is executed well in this image. The man has been de-saturated slightly to bring more focus to his hand. The way he is holding his and out, with his fingers slightly curled and tensed, is perfect for someone who is dealing with a hand injury be it chronic or of a more traumatic type of condition.

Types of Hand, Finger and Wrist Pain

The types of pain we can feel in our hands, wrists and fingers can range from a stinging sensation, to burning, to stiffness and numbness. Pain can originate in muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints. Such discomfort can come from common injuries or more exotic ones such as De Quervain's disease, and of course, the dreaded carpal tunnel syndrome. Repetitive motion injuries come from repeating the same movement over too many times.

Dramatic Medical Photos for Advertising and Education

There is a need for dramatic medical photos that can draw attention to parts of the body that a doctor, service, physical therapist or product can help with. This simple, yet eye-grabbing image can be cropped for many different uses and can also work well as a thumbnail on the Internet. This medical photo can be used to advertise and promote therapies for hand injuries, prescription drugs to help with pain and inflammation, and other diagnosis and treatment services. Whether it is traditional western medicine, holistic medicine, or alternative health treatments, photos are a key element to inform and educate the public about available services and products.

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