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  It’s one of our favorite weeks of the year—EveryBody Deserves a Massage Week! And it’s true—everyone deserves to take an hour or two and just relax. Of course, we can’t forget about the ones giving the massages. Massage therapists, you deserve one too! You’re busy taking care of your clients and helping them de-stress, but what about you? […]

The push-up is a classic exercise that builds your chest, shoulders, triceps, and core. Push-ups make a great addition to any workout plan for several reasons. First, you can do push-ups anywhere as they do not require fancy equipment. While some push-up variations do use certain objects, there are plenty of variations that only require […]

Many people have heard of trigger finger or carpal tunnel, but there are other lesser-known (but still common) hand conditions that many people have never heard of before. Raynaud’s Phenomenon, Dupuytren’s Disease, and De Quervain’s Tendonitis are three hand conditions that we treat often here at Hand Surgery Specialists of Texas. If you’ve ever gone out in cold […]

Trigger finger is a common condition that we see in our patients here at the Hand Surgery Specialists of Texas. Trigger finger can occur in any finger or thumb, and makes it difficult to straighten the fingers—and, consequently, makes it difficult to perform simple, everyday tasks. In this blog, we’ll discuss some of the causes, symptoms, […]

Spring in Texas this year begins on March 20th, 2017. Warmer weather means more time to spend in your garden growing your favorite vegetables, herbs, and flowers! If gardening is one of your hobbies, or if it’s an activity you’ve considered getting into, it’s important to always protect your hands. The elements, the use of […]

March is National Athletic Training Month. Spearheaded by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, their 2017 slogan is “Your protection is our priority.” At the Hand Surgery Specialists of Texas, we share these sentiments as the protection of your hands are our number one priority. After all, they are your most valuable tools! Strengthening your wrists is a […]

  We’re so excited that the Big Game is happening right here in Houston this weekend! As the two teams prepare to play, they’ll be sure to get plenty of rest, eat a nutritious meal beforehand, stay hydrated, and stretch out their muscles—including those in their hands. Hands play a major role in our daily […]

If you have a busy schedule, it can be easy to overlook pain you’re experiencing in your hands and wrists hoping that it will go away over time. However, idling on a minor issue today can lead to a significant one down the road. For all the busy office bees out there, we have four […]

Is exercising one of your New Year’s resolutions? Year after year, working out is at the top of a lot of people’s lists. Especially if weight training will be a focus, it is paramount that you follow proper technique. Whether you’re a newbie or an experienced lifter, our tips will help you achieve your goals […]

Do you work in an office? If you answered yes, the nature of your profession may put you at risk to develop carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on a nerve in your hand called the median nerve, at a specific location on your wrist that is known as the carpal […]