Sometimes known as “mommy’s wrist,” De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is a common condition affecting new mothers. It is not arthritis, nor a fractured wrist, so what causes the pain, and what can you do about it?
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9 Possible Causes of Hand Pain That Won’t Go Away
Most days your hand and wrist hurt, and you have no idea why. Maybe you’ve gotten used to having the discomfort, and you keep popping anti-inflammatory meds. Since discovering the reason for the pain might reduce or eliminate it, here are 9 possible causes for that recurring pain!
Continue readingWays To Prevent Hand Injuries Around The Home
It’s a fact that we have been spending even more time than normal at home this year. Family chores, dad’s “to do” list, and kitchen duties can all lead to injury if we aren’t careful and paying attention. Now is a good time to remind the whole family about ways to prevent hand injuries around […]
Continue readingWhat Causes Stiff Fingers?
Finding it difficult to handwrite a note, or struggling to button a shirt? If holding on to your hot cup of coffee is becoming almost impossible, stiff fingers are probably the reason. Let’s learn what causes this pesky issue.
Continue reading15 Hand Injuries To Avoid This Summer
The lazy hazy days of summer are upon us. We should be relaxing and enjoying a respite from work projects, but “honey do” projects never seem to end. If you are planning to expand your deck, put up a fence, or just do gardening chores, watch out for 15 hand injuries to avoid this summer […]
Continue readingWhat Is Texting Thumb?
Whether you love it or hate it, many people use texting as their primary way to communicate. It seems to save time, but has clearly become an impersonal way to make contact with friends, family and work associates. Proponents who text a great deal must admit there can be some downsides, namely painful tendons in […]
Continue readingIs It Tendonitis Or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
When you have that nagging pain with tingling in your hands and fingers, you might think you are suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. In reality, it may be tendonitis in your wrist. Some of the symptoms are similar, so is it tendonitis or carpal tunnel syndrome? Let’s find out.
Continue readingCommon Triggers Of Hand Osteoarthritis And How to Get Relief
Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder with difficulty grasping and holding things being a key early sign of hand OA. If you are having pain and stiffness in your hands, read further to learn the most common triggers of hand osteoarthritis and how to get relief.
Continue readingFollow Up Care For A Mallet Finger Injury
From professional baseball players to little league, mallet finger can occur if the ball hits the top of a finger and bends it down forcefully. Mallet finger is sometimes called baseball finger because it occurs so often when playing this particular sport. Once injured, the result is a finger that bends down toward the palm […]
Continue reading7 Common Hand Injuries in Musicians
Consider the hundreds of hours someone like Itzhak Perlman or Billy Joel has spent practicing and playing their instruments over the years. It’s no wonder many athletes and musicians insure their hands from injury in order to protect their livelihood. Regardless of whether you are a professional, play in a high school band, or just […]
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