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 […]
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Top 4 Strengthening Exercises for Your Wrists
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 […]
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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 […]
Continue reading4 Useful Tools for the Busy Office Worker
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 […]
Continue readingPrevent a Serious Injury With These Weightlifting Tips
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 […]
Continue readingThe Risks of Carpal Tunnel in a Sedentary Office Setting
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 […]
Continue readingSprains vs. Fractures and What You Need to Know
Every year, weight loss becomes the most popular New Year’s resolution in America. This means that more people are getting active and working out. While getting healthy is a great resolution, make sure you’re not pushing yourself to the point of injury. It’s important that you’re able to identify when an injury has occurred and […]
Continue reading5 Signs Hand Treatment Should be at the Top of the New Year’s Resolution List
Did you know that most symptoms of serious hand and wrist issues can be painless and hard to notice? Regardless of how much or little your hands may hurt, here are five key signs to watch out for that indicate a more serious, underlying issue. You’re experiencing numbness or tingling sensation in your hands or […]
Continue readingAvoid a Holiday Mishap by Using Kitchen Knives Properly
With the holidays quickly approaching, you may be spending more time in the kitchen than usual. Before you begin your holiday meal prep, here are some helpful pointers on how to use your knives properly. Though knives are one of the most used tools in the kitchen, they’re also one of the most dangerous. If […]
Continue readingHow To Protect Your Hands from Holiday Cooking Scars
When you’re prepping for a family feast or holiday bake sale, it’s easy to get caught up in what you’re doing and absentmindedly injure yourself. Being prepared with a few essential tools can help keep your hands safe this season, even when you’re rushing. Here are a few popular cooking methods often used this season […]
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