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 […]
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The 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, […]
Continue readingThe Best Hand Surgeon In Texas
If you’re looking to get hand surgery, then chances are you’re looking for the best hand surgeon in your area. You might ask yourself questions such as: “Where can I look for the best hand surgeon in Texas?” or if you live in a specific geographic area, you may want to search, “Best hand surgeon […]
Continue readingCommon Types of Hand Surgeries: Everything You Need to Know
Your hands are an integral part of your daily life. You use them to work, cook, socialize, express your emotions, exercise, and much, much more! This means that protecting your hands is of the utmost importance but it also means they are susceptible to wear and tear. In fact, each year nearly 124,000 hand injuries […]
Continue readingDe Quervain’s Tenosynovitis: A Common Condition Affecting New Mothers
Sometimes known as “mommy’s wrist,” De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is a common condition affecting new mothers. It is not arthritis, nor a fractured wrist, so what causes the pain, and what can you do about it?
Continue reading9 Possible Causes of Hand Pain That Won’t Go Away
Most days your hand and wrist hurt, and you have no idea why. Maybe you’ve gotten used to having the discomfort, and you keep popping anti-inflammatory meds. Since discovering the reason for the pain might reduce or eliminate it, here are 9 possible causes for that recurring pain!
Continue readingWays To Prevent Hand Injuries Around The Home
It’s a fact that we have been spending even more time than normal at home this year. Family chores, dad’s “to do” list, and kitchen duties can all lead to injury if we aren’t careful and paying attention. Now is a good time to remind the whole family about ways to prevent hand injuries around […]
Continue readingDo You Need Hand Surgery? 7 Ways to Tell
When it comes to work or play, your hands are always there to help you. Until you’ve experienced problems due to hand injury or other diseases, then you might not realize just how much you use them. Your hands help you do almost anything, so it’s important to take good care of them. If you’re […]
Continue reading15 Effective Wrist, Hand and Finger Exercises for Preventing Injuries
Your hands, fingers, and wrists are an important part of your daily life. We use them every day for almost any task. Driving, cooking, typing, using a phone, reading a book, picking up our children all require healthy hands and wrists. Injuries and pain in your hands can be incredibly debilitating, so it is important to […]
Continue readingWhat Causes Stiff Fingers?
Finding it difficult to handwrite a note, or struggling to button a shirt? If holding on to your hot cup of coffee is becoming almost impossible, stiff fingers are probably the reason. Let’s learn what causes this pesky issue.
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