What Are Metacarpal Bones, and How Do They Heal After Injury? - #15536

A few weeks ago, I fractured one of my metacarpal bones while playing basketball. At first, I thought it was just a sprain because my hand was swollen, but I could still move my fingers a little. However, after a few hours, the pain got worse, and I could feel a strange bump on my hand. When I finally got an X-ray, the doctor confirmed that one of my metacarpal bones was broken. Now, I’m wearing a splint, and the doctor told me it will take about six weeks to heal. But I’m already getting restless because I use my hands a lot for work, and I don’t want to lose strength in my fingers or wrist. I also read that some people develop stiffness or weakness after a metacarpal bones fracture, even after it heals. That has me worried—will my hand ever be as strong as before? I’ve been looking into ways to speed up bone healing naturally, and I read that calcium, vitamin D, and magnesium are important. But I’m also curious if Ayurveda has treatments that help with bone healing. Are there Ayurvedic herbs, oils, or dietary changes that can strengthen metacarpal bones and speed up recovery? I’ve heard that herbs like Hadjod (Cissus quadrangularis) are good for bone repair—has anyone tried it? Another thing I’m struggling with is pain management. The doctor gave me painkillers, but I don’t want to rely on them too much. Are there natural ways to reduce pain and swelling in metacarpal bones fractures? Would applying Ayurvedic oils help with reducing stiffness and improving flexibility once my splint comes off? If anyone has fractured their metacarpal bones before, how long did it take for you to regain full function? Were you able to get your hand strength back completely? Any advice on recovery exercises or natural treatments would be really appreciated!