Only about 5 percent of tennis elbow cases are actually caused by playing tennis. The majority of people who come down with tennis elbow, formally called lateral epicondylitis, get it as the result of everyday activities at work or home. Because lateral epicondylitis has become popularly associated with tennis, many non-tennis players assume it can’t happen […]
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 readingHow to Manage Your Elbow Pain
A carpenter, a chef, and a professional baseball player all walk into a bar. And they all complain about their aching elbows. While professional athletes blame elbow problems for 26% of all sports injuries, sore elbows is a common complaint among normal Americans, too. From painters to professional golfers, everyone is at risk of developing an […]
Continue readingTingling in Hands: 10 Common Causes
Many Americans struggle with the odd sensation of tingling hands. But what causes it? Is it dangerous? Perhaps more importantly, what should you do about it? Depending on how often this feeling occurs and how severe it is, tingling in hands may be the result of what is commonly known as peripheral neuropathy. Simply put, peripheral […]
Continue readingJammed Finger 101: Symptoms, Treatment Options and Causes
Finger injuries are no laughing matter. In fact, more than 100 million Americans go to the emergency room every year for hand and finger injuries. Experiencing problems with your fingers can mean time away from work, loads of pain, and difficulty accomplishing daily tasks. If you think you happen to have a jammed finger, it’s […]
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 readingWhat Causes Burning Hands and How Can You Treat It?
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 […]
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