If you experience tingling, pain, stiffness, and cramping in your hand from using your smartphone, we could suggest you stop using it for about a month. That advice would most likely help, but we can hear you laughing now since we all know that isn’t remotely in the realm of possibilities.
Continue readingThe Complex Abilities and Anatomy of the Hand and Wrist
Our bodies are home to miles of veins, muscles, bones, and ligaments that allow us to do everything from breathing to mastering an instrument. We tend not to think about our bodies until something goes wrong, though. What use is knowing about the anatomy of the hand unless you need to mend a broken finger […]
Continue readingHow To Avoid Elbow Pain Caused By Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
As you read this, are you sitting at your computer with your elbows bent at ninety degrees or more? Do you always hold your cell as you talk or sleep at night with an elbow bent? If you answered yes to either of these, you may be at risk for cubital tunnel syndrome. In truth, […]
Continue readingKnowing When to Remove a Ganglion Cyst of the Wrist
A ganglion cyst is a common, non-cancerous fluid filled lump that usually develops on the joints of the wrist or fingers. They can be annoying and unsightly, but normally they require no treatment. There are circumstances, though, when treatment is recommended, so knowing when to remove a ganglion cyst of the wrist is beneficial and […]
Continue readingFix Your Throwing Arm: Tommy John’s Surgery Explained
As of 2018, a total of 455 Major League Baseball players have undergone Tommy John’s Surgery since 1974. This surgery has helped more people than only professional athletes. In 2011, more than half of the patients who underwent tommy john’s surgeries were teens ages 15 to 19. By 2017, a study showed that of 5,300 […]
Continue readingAct Fast and Prevent Infection: How to Clean a Cut Hand
Did you know that the place you’re most at risk of sustaining an injury is right in your own home? In fact, people commonly sustain injuries while cooking, cleaning, doing DIY or working in the garden. And, if you’re using sharp objects, you’re putting yourself at risk for a cut hand. In this blog post, […]
Continue reading7 Signs and Symptoms of a Wrist Fracture
A wrist fracture is essentially the same thing as a broken wrist, and let’s face it, if you break your wrist, it’s probably going to result in plenty of pain. Depending on the severity of the break, various treatments may be recommended, but how do you know if it’s a fracture and not just a […]
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