According to the last available data, the prevalence of wrist pain among people with physically demanding jobs was 10% in the short term and 24% in the medium term. In other words, wrist pain is common, but many people never do anything to ease it. There are many different types of hand pain and wrist pain. […]
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What to Expect During and After Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Did you know that carpal tunnel syndrome affects an estimated 1.9 million people in the US? For many of these individuals, endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery offers a minimally invasive solution to relieve pain and restore function to their hand and wrist. In this article, we’ll discuss what to expect during and after this advanced procedure, […]
Continue readingThe Early Signs of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome to Look Out For
If you’re dealing with frequent, lingering pain or numbness in your wrist, hands, and arms, it could be time to investigate whether you have carpal tunnel syndrome. For example, most people’s symptoms start slowly and begin with numbness or tingling. However, carpal tunnel syndrome is a fairly common condition that typically affects adults who engage […]
Continue readingWhat Are Your Treatment Options for Chronic Wrist Pain?
Wrist pain has a prevalence rate of about 19.1% among adults. From typing to writing, your wrist plays a vital role in basic movements. Although it is a small part of your body, it comprises several bones, ligaments, and tendons. This makes it a somewhat delicate area. Most people experience occasional wrist pain at some […]
Continue readingAlligator season comes to an end, but your hand may still be hurting
Holding the title of one of the largest alligators caught in Texas, at 14 feet the Fontenot’s caught a beast of an alligator this season. This 14-footer can sometimes come with a price. It is not easy catching and bringing in an alligator of this size. Besides the expertise and respect for such a creature, one […]
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 readingEverything You Need to Know About Cubital Tunnel Endoscopic Surgery
Did you know that cubital tunnel syndrome is the second most common peripheral nerve entrapment syndrome? If you’re suffering from intense elbow pain, difficulty with range of motion, numbness or tingling of the ring and little fingers, weakness with gripping, you aren’t alone. You could be suffering from cubital tunnel syndrome. If you have cubital […]
Continue readingYour Complete Guide to Carpal Tunnel Endoscopic Surgery
Did you know that 1 to 5% of all people will develop carpal tunnel syndrome at some point in their lives? If you have carpal tunnel syndrome or know someone who has it, you know that it can be a painful and frustrating condition. While some pain medications may be able to cover up the […]
Continue readingHow an Ergonomic Mouse for Carpal Tunnel Can Ease Your Wrist Pain
If there is one part of the body that is consistently underestimated, it has to be the wrists. Most of us might not even realize it, but our wrists and hands take on a lot throughout our day-to-day life. In fact, they’re probably two of the most neglected areas of the skeleton. If you work […]
Continue readingHow to Alleviate Wrist Pain With an Ergonomic Keyboard for Carpal Tunnel
If your daily job involves hours of sitting at a computer, you have no doubt heard of carpal tunnel syndrome. You may be surprised to learn that this syndrome is not limited to typists. Approximately five percent of adults suffer from this repetitive stress injury. Carpal tunnel Syndrome is also known as CTS or even just wrist […]
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