Your hands are under attack. Hand and finger injuries account for nearly one-quarter of injuries reported to the Department of Labor. That makes them the most frequent preventable injuries in the workplace. You can experience many types of finger injuries. Some are more common than others, but all of them are preventable. You must take […]
Continue readingThe Most Common Causes of Wrist Fractures (and How to Avoid Them)
Did you know that more than 6.3 million bone fractures occur in the United States every year? Wrist fractures are an especially common type of fracture. After all, your wrists are often prone to damage even if you don’t realize it. This is not to mention that your wrists are full of tiny bones that […]
Continue readingBroken Arms in Children: What You Should Know
You are sitting in the ER waiting room when you hear from the emergency room doctor that your child suffered a broken arm. It resulted from a bike accident or when they slid too hard on the playing field. Learning that your child has broken their arm may leave you with many questions. There are […]
Continue readingWhat to Do if You Have Carpal Tunnel: 13 Effective Tips
Do you have carpal tunnel pain? You’re not alone and there is the possibility of recovery and/or treatment. In fact, millions of people suffer from this condition each year. Fortunately, those that care enough to find treatment, do so with great outcomes of success. In this blog post, we will discuss eleven tips on what […]
Continue readingWhat Are the Most Common Finger Injuries for Athletes?
Playing sports is a pastime that unites people from all walks of life, but it doesn’t come without risks. Sports injuries are a constant danger, affecting amateurs and professionals alike. And an impressive amount of those injuries, as high as 25%, affect the fingers and hands. Impressive as it is, it makes sense that finger […]
Continue readingThis Is How to Tell if You Have a Broken Arm
Did you know that the average person will break about two bones in his or her lifetime? Broken bones come in all different forms and some might be mild while others might be very serious. Whatever the case, broken bones can be very painful and can take a long time to heal. But in some […]
Continue readingHave Numb Hands? What to Do After Feeling a Numbness in Your Hands
Did you know that about 5% of the population suffers from carpal tunnel? Carpal tunnel is one of many reasons why a person may experience numb hands. Other reasons may have to do with your spine health or certain health conditions. But whatever the case, numb hands can not only be frustrating to deal with […]
Continue reading9 Common Injuries That Cause Elbow Pain
Burning elbow pain may very well be one of the most annoying things that someone—especially a person with an active lifestyle—will ever have to experience. In many ways, it is debilitating and can make even the most mundane tasks seem almost unbearable. If you have severe elbow pain and you’re here wondering what some potential […]
Continue reading11 Tips for Your Smooth Tommy John Surgery Recovery
Elbows are under attack. That’s why more than 1,800 semi-professional and professional athletes have had at least one Tommy John surgery. Thousands of other Americans have had the surgery after months of intense elbow pain. You should consider the procedure if you’re dealing with pain and discomfort in your arm. But you shouldn’t rush into having it. […]
Continue reading9 Signs Your Elbow Pain Needs to Be Checked Out
The elbow is a complex joint designed to complete a wide range of dynamic movements. But, as with a lot of our body’s most essential and hard-working components, we often forget about how much we use our elbows. Until, that is, we start to experience elbow pain. Elbow injuries are actually a lot more prevalent than many […]
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