Carpel tunnel syndrome is a very common condition, thought to affect up to 10 million Americans. It’s painful and can cause serious interference with day-to-day life. A diagnosis of any painful health condition can be distressing, particularly one which interferes with functionality and sensation. Various conditions can cause similar symptoms, so it’s essential to get […]
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 readingDo You Need Hand Surgery? 7 Ways to Tell
When it comes to work or play, your hands are always there to help you. Until you’ve experienced problems due to hand injury or other diseases, then you might not realize just how much you use them. Your hands help you do almost anything, so it’s important to take good care of them. If you’re […]
Continue reading15 Effective Wrist, Hand and Finger Exercises for Preventing Injuries
Your hands, fingers, and wrists are an important part of your daily life. We use them every day for almost any task. Driving, cooking, typing, using a phone, reading a book, picking up our children all require healthy hands and wrists. Injuries and pain in your hands can be incredibly debilitating, so it is important to […]
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 reading10 Ways to Tell if Your Hand is Broken
If you’ve sustained a hand injury, then you know how painful it can be. Severe pain in your hand along with bruising and swelling are all cause for concern and should be evaluated by your doctor before symptoms worsen. When broken bones are left untreated, long-term complications can arise such as permanent nerve damage and bones […]
Continue readingHow to Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome If You Have a Desk Job
Sitting in front of the computer all day, every day, seems harmless, but that twinge of pain you felt in your wrist last week and occasional numbness could lead to a more serious problem down the road. Whether you are working from home or sitting in your office, you could be one of the eight […]
Continue readingWhat Causes Elbow Pain? Everything You Need to Know
Your elbow allows you to swing, lift, throw, and more. You’re able to do all this because your elbow is more than just a simple joint. But that also means there’s plenty that can go wrong with it, and the causes of elbow pain can vary greatly. The elbow is a joint where three bones come […]
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 readingHow to Find a Hand Surgeon Near You (That You Can Trust)
Many people accept hand pain as a part of growing older or working hard, but that’s not always the best choice. In many cases, your injury may require medical intervention. You do a lot with your hands. They help you eat, get dressed, write and work. These activities require the proper sensation and functioning of […]
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