After asking a masseuse to give my forearms a quick look and him advising they were very tight and full of trigger points, I started self massage on them and actually bought an Armaid in the end (which is great, btw).They really are full of points from elbow to wrist, inside and out and have benefited daily massage and stretching, haven't had a squeak from either PIP or elbow since becoming diligent about out it 6-8 weeks ago.I suspect a lot of climbers golfers and tennis diagnoses are down to tightness and trigger points rather than actual injuries which is why many folk find 'alternative' methods work when the usual remedies haven't.
I'm interested in this thread.I have a number of finger joints on both hands that are permanently painful to press. Some are a bit swollen and the worst one on my right middle finger DIP is always a bit red/pink compared to a healthy finger. Quite a few of my fingers actually have this red/pink bit going towards the nail actually. I saw a specialist some time ago who diagnosed it as early onset arthritis (and essentially said, manage it but keep climbing) but reading the above I wonder if I have capsulitis/volar plate injuries and should seek a second diagnosis.
It'll get better with rest.