An ulnar collateral ligament injury (UCL) can leave you with a lot of discomfort and pain. This injury occurs in the elbow and can happen after throwing too hard or moving your arm at a weird angle. This injury is common with athletes and people who like manual hobbies like gardening. Luckily, there ways to […]
Continue readingWhat Is Avocado Hand?
The average millennial household spent almost $25 on avocados in the span of a single year. Unfortunately, it seems like millennials should save that money for medical expenses instead. In the same year, avocados caused about 8,900 emergency room visits. That’s 24 avocado-related hospital visits every day. How is this fruit hurting so many guacamole and […]
Continue readingHow to Handle Overuse Injuries as a Musician
Bob Dylan can speak to the tragedy of overuse. After nearly sixty years of playing his own guitar accompaniment onstage, the legendary folk musician sits placidly behind a piano, sparing his arthritic fingers from the abuse that is the frequent fate of excessive guitar playing. On rare occasions, Dylan will step up to the microphone for a special rendition of […]
Continue readingWhat Are the Best Carpal Tunnel Exercises?
Carpal tunnel is a massive pain in your fingers and wrists. Literally. Whether you sit at a desk and type for a living, constantly lift and move things, or play an instrument, you’ve likely dealt with at least a day or two of carpal tunnel symptoms before. So have around three to six percent of all Americans. However, […]
Continue readingA Patient’s Guide to Ganglion Cyst Removal and Aftercare
Did you recently hit your hand against something hard? Do you notice a painful bump on your hand or by your wrist? It could be a sign that you have a ganglion cyst. Ganglion cysts occur in 70% of people between 20 and 40 years old, often in women. Often, it is benign, but it […]
Continue readingLimited Range of Motion: Causes and Solutions for Hand Joint Mobility
About 61 million Americans (1 in 4 US adults) have an orthopedic injury that can be disabling. About one in seven adults has the most common disability type: mobility. If you’re experiencing hand joint mobility issues, you’re not alone. What’s limiting your hand’s range of motion? Is it possible you have a hand disorder? Keep […]
Continue readingEverything You Need to Know About Hand Pain
Did you know that carpal tunnel syndrome affects 1 to 5 percent of the adult population? Especially those who use their hands often at work, such as athletes, gardeners, musicians, and people who work an office job, are likely to get carpal tunnel or suffer from other kinds of hand pain. If you’re one of […]
Continue readingHow Does Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery and Recovery Work?
From typing on our phones to opening doors we use her hands every day for simple tasks. Imagine going through every day where simple movements cause you sharp pain. People with carpal tunnel syndrome experience this severe pain throughout every day in the median nerve of their hand. Although home remedies and behavioral changes can […]
Continue readingWhen Is It Time to See a Hand Doctor for Your Wrist Injury
Did you know that hand and wrist injuries are both incredibly common ? Whether you work at an office or at a construction site, it can be easy for you to get a wrist injury on the job. The same goes for athletes and guitar players. Aside from what we would consider acute injuries to the […]
Continue readingThe Complete Guide to Numbness in Hands
Did you know that 1% of the population has carpal tunnel syndrome? Many people experiencing this condition report tingling or numbness in their hands. However, while carpal tunnel syndrome is typically the most common reason for numbness in hands, it’s by no means the only explanation. The reality is that a variety of hand, wrist, […]
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