Have you ever tried to bend or straighten one of your fingers only to have it catch, click, or even lock in place? While it may seem like a minor annoyance at first, these symptoms could be signs of trigger finger, a common condition that affects the tendons responsible for moving your fingers. Trigger finger […]
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Why Is My Hand Swollen? 9 Possible Causes You Should Know
Why is my hand swollen? It’s one of the most common questions patients ask after noticing swelling, stiffness, or discomfort. While a swollen hand may result from a minor injury, it can also be a sign of an underlying condition that requires evaluation. Whether you’ve noticed swelling after waking up, after exercise, or without any […]
Continue readingThe Causes, Treatment, and Recovery for Trigger Finger
At first, it started with a bit of pain in your finger or thumb. But now? Your finger painfully locks into a bent position and snaps when you move it back into place, creating a trigger sound. If this experience sounds familiar, then you may have trigger finger. If you suspect you have trigger […]
Continue readingYour Guide to Preventing Tennis Elbow This Summer
Tennis elbow can be a misnomer since it affects more than just tennis players. Carpenters, musicians, painters, and even gardeners can suffer from tennis elbow. Whatever activity you engage in that involves repetitive elbow motion can lead to tennis elbow. If you plan to play tennis this summer, or if you have a job […]
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