Mark ... Like me, you may be experiencing arthritis pain ... ibuprofen will help - I take 1 - 2 800mg each day ... sometimes I wake up and find I have been sleeping with my hand under my head, or with a clenched fist, or turned wrist, all which will result in pain ...
You might also want to check this out:
http://www.healthline.com/health/osteoarthritis/arthritis-hand-exercises#overview1