Are you suffering from the daily experience of tingling hands? Are you wondering where this symptom came from and what you can do about it? Tingling in the extremities, including the hands, is a common phenomenon. In fact, it is one of the most common reasons that people seek medical care. There are a variety […]
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7 Common Hand Injuries for Musicians
Did you know that estimates say around 76% of musicians will suffer some type of injury throughout their life that impacts their playing ability? Playing an instrument is a hobby for some, an outlet for others, and even potentially a career for people. It has countless benefits, but as you can see from the above […]
Continue readingHand Specialist: What They Do and When It’s Time to See One
The U.S. Department of Labor states that almost 25% of workplace injuries are hand injuries. The hand is composed of a network of connective tissues, nerves, muscles, and bones. Many people with hand injuries shrug it off as not a big deal. After a few weeks or a month, the pain becomes intense. That’s when […]
Continue readingEverything You Need to Know About Avocado Hand Injury
Between 1998 to 2002, there were just over 3,000 instances of an avocado hand injury. Recent data taken from 2020 found that from 2013 to 2017 avocado hand injuries increased by nearly 24,000. Researchers speculated that people are eating more avocados than they were 20 years ago. In fact, most injuries involved the left hand or the […]
Continue reading5 Signs of a Broken Hand and What You Should Do About It
Did you know that around six million Americans fracture a bone every year? When a bone in your body gets cracked, that means it’s fractured or broken. Broken bones are a common injury in both adults and children. Our hands are one of the most essential parts of our body since we use them for nearly […]
Continue readingTop 10 Sports-Related Athlete Injuries in the Hands and Wrist
Did you know that sports injuries affect around 3.5 million teens and children each year? While adolescents are not the only demographic at risk from sports injuries, they usually engage in many athletic events. Athlete injuries are orthopedic issues that can push someone out of playing in a sport or athletic event. Certain groups of […]
Continue readingCommon Gardening Hand Injuries and How to Avoid Them
In 2020, many Americans found themselves looking for ways to relieve stress and improve their home environments. Given this, it’s no surprise that gardening grew as a hobby in the U.S. in 2020. According to a recent gardening survey, gardeners spent 42% more time in their gardens during that year. There are countless benefits to […]
Continue reading11 Tennis Injuries to Your Wrists and Hands
In the US, there are about 18 million people who play tennis recreationally, and this number continues to grow. Since the U.S. Open is underway, we thought it would be a great time to share with our readers, some of the more common injuries we encounter from tennis. On average, players get about 0.05 to […]
Continue readingWhat Is Avocado Hand?
The average millennial household spent almost $25 on avocados in the span of a single year. Unfortunately, it seems like millennials should save that money for medical expenses instead. In the same year, avocados caused about 8,900 emergency room visits. That’s 24 avocado-related hospital visits every day. How is this fruit hurting so many guacamole and […]
Continue readingHow to Handle Overuse Injuries as a Musician
Bob Dylan can speak to the tragedy of overuse. After nearly sixty years of playing his own guitar accompaniment onstage, the legendary folk musician sits placidly behind a piano, sparing his arthritic fingers from the abuse that is the frequent fate of excessive guitar playing. On rare occasions, Dylan will step up to the microphone for a special rendition of […]
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