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 […]
Continue readingHow to Keep Yourself Safe From “Avocado Hand”
Avocados are America’s latest object of food affection. However, many people are paying for their passion for the fruit with serious hand injuries. From everyday people to celebrities, more people are suffering the effects of avocado hand. This injury occurs when someone slices their hand or finger while trying to prep their favorite fruit for […]
Continue readingWhat Is Texting Thumb?
Whether you love it or hate it, many people use texting as their primary way to communicate. It seems to save time, but has clearly become an impersonal way to make contact with friends, family and work associates. Proponents who text a great deal must admit there can be some downsides, namely painful tendons in […]
Continue readingIs It Tendonitis Or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
When you have that nagging pain with tingling in your hands and fingers, you might think you are suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. In reality, it may be tendonitis in your wrist. Some of the symptoms are similar, so is it tendonitis or carpal tunnel syndrome? Let’s find out.
Continue readingCarpal Tunnel vs Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: What’s the Difference?
If you’ve been managing varying degrees of hand, wrist, elbow, and arm pain, you’ve probably spent a fair amount of time browsing the internet looking for the answers to your problems. You may have come across two potential diagnoses: carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel. While they’re similar in name (and even in the presentation) they’re […]
Continue readingSigns, Symptoms and Treatment for Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
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 […]
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