If you experience tingling, pain, stiffness, and cramping in your hand from using your smartphone, we could suggest you stop using it for about a month. That advice would most likely help, but we can hear you laughing now since we all know that isn’t remotely in the realm of possibilities.
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The Complex Abilities and Anatomy of the Hand and Wrist
Our bodies are home to miles of veins, muscles, bones, and ligaments that allow us to do everything from breathing to mastering an instrument. We tend not to think about our bodies until something goes wrong, though. What use is knowing about the anatomy of the hand unless you need to mend a broken finger […]
Continue readingHow to Treat a Broken Arm During First Aid
If your arm might be broken, what you do next is crucial. You want to make sure you don’t make the injury or broken bone worse. You should understand the proper first aid broken arm treatment you can do as you wait for medical attention. Keep reading to learn what you should do next if you […]
Continue readingCommon Hand Injuries You Can Get While Working in the Garden
All avid gardeners are familiar with the C-P-P of their garden every year, namely; clearing, preparing, and planting. These three activities are the backbone of a good garden, but can be hazardous to your hands.
Continue readingGardening With Care: The Top Tips to Avoid Common Gardening Hand Injuries
Our gardens need proper attention and maintenance for them to flourish and thrive. However, it’s important we attend to ourselves as well. Otherwise, those hours spent out in the garden can do more harm than good. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 135,000 visited the emergency room due to a gardening-related injury. With the […]
Continue readingFirst Aid Tips for a Hand Injury
In 2015, 143,000 hand-related injuries were reported to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These hand injuries resulted in workers losing an average of five work days. And those were just the hand injuries that happened while at work. A hand injury can be anything from a minor scratch to severe lacerations such as a […]
Continue readingHand Sports Injury: Types of Hand Injuries and Your Treatment Options
High school athletes account for 2 million injuries and 500,000 doctor visits each year in the United States. More than half of these injuries were preventable. Whether you are a seasoned athlete or not the most coordinated, being aware of the realities of hand and wrist injuries is essential to your health. There are measures […]
Continue reading4 Treatable Conditions That May Be Causing Your Hand Numbness and Tingling
Abnormal sensations like numbness and tingling in hands and fingers are mostly short lived and not serious. Other times there is a more serious underlying problem that needs to be addressed by a physician.
Continue readingWhat Is Tommy John Surgery and How Do You Know If You Need It?
The cosmetic or reconstruction surgery industry is predicted to grow to approximately $22 billion by the end of 2023. Tommy John surgery is one of the many reconstructive surgeries that are shaping the industry. It’s named after Tommy John, a former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher. He underwent surgery in 1974 after injuring the muscles in his […]
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