Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. It is usually a ″symmetrical″ pain which means if a joint hurts on the left, it will also hurt on the right. Arthritis can affect any joint such as the elbow, but most commonly it affects the fingers, hands, and wrists. Arthritis inflammation can cause severe pain and decreased mobility of the joints. Treat your arthritis naturally with a hand wrap, brace, cold or heat pack at home.