How many times a day do you use your hands? From washing the dishes to showering, playing video games to moving boxes, typing on a laptop to writing with pen and paper, our hands are essential for getting through the day. But when pain strikes, even performing the simplest of tasks can be tough. There are […]
Continue reading9 Signs That It’s Time to See the Hand Doctor
Everyone’s hands hurt from time to time. Maybe you spent all day typing and your fingers or sore, or maybe you jammed your finger putting away the dishes or sliding into home plate. But when that pain starts to get worse or lasts for weeks, it may be time to go see a hand doctor. […]
Continue readingWhy Does My Hand Hurt? 10 Possible Causes and Treatments
A study published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases found that about 1 in 6 people aged 55 and up experience hand pain in a given month. The odds of hand pain also go up with age, so while at age 55, you might only experience hand pain sporadically, as life goes on, you […]
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 […]
Continue readingThrown Out: The Most Common Elbow Injuries Experienced by Athletes
There are certain aspects of our bodies that we take for granted. We go about our lives, moving however we choose, without thinking about how fortunate we are that everything works the way it should. Athletes, on the other hand, know that one small change or dysfunction can make a world of difference. For them, […]
Continue reading5 Extremely Common Symptoms Of Trigger Finger
Trigger finger is a condition causing discomfort and pain in your hand and finger, but no, it doesn’t occur from practicing your shooting skills at a state fair or at the range. Known medically as stenosing tenosynovitis, it affects the tendons in your hand. If you suspect you may have it, here are 5 extremely […]
Continue readingPreparing for Cubital Tunnel Surgery: What Is Cubital Tunnel Syndrome and How Do Doctors Treat It?
If you’re having pain in your fingers and elbow, it might be the start of a larger problem. A light tingling or numbness, particularly in the ring and little finger may indicate that you have Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. The sooner you discover or are diagnosed with Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, the better prognosis is for full function of […]
Continue reading8 Ways to Easily Treat and Prevent Wrist Pain
Different components of the body are constantly working together in perfect tandem, and if one area is stressed, it can cause a chain reaction of stress and discomfort. To prove our point, let’s look at 8 ways to easily treat and prevent wrist pain.
Continue readingTop Reasons Why You Have Numb Hands And Fingers
Ever experience numb hands or the feeling of being pricked with pins and needles? Normally, this isn’t a condition to worry about. But what happens if you experience it frequently? In the following article, we’ll be discussing the various causes of this sensation (or lack thereof). And while you’re probably fine not to worry, don’t […]
Continue reading7 Types Of Hand Injuries You Should Know About
The importance of healthy hands isn’t something that should come as a surprise to anyone – after all, we use them all day, every day. But it’s easy to take good hand health for granted until something goes wrong. And this happens more often than you think. In 2015, there were 143,900 hand-related injuries in […]
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