Just FYI- there is a "pain patch" (available on Amazon) that was first given to me by my acupuncturist. Since I have an arthritic degenerating hip and back, and broke my foot in Jan. I can absolutely attest that they Help.
Natural Herbal Pain Terminator Far Infrared Patch by Golden Sunshine. Damn they help. Can be cut up smaller, and possibly your hand would find some relief? In any case I send good thoughts to it. And thank you for the innumerable hours of joy you give others.