Hand & Wrist Blog
Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief
Carpal tunnel syndrome can be a real pain in the wrist. This is because a nerve to your hand passes through a narrow area called the carpal tunnel, where inflammation or injuries can cause pressure on the nerve, which causes…
How To Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is often associated with years of computer use and office-related tasks, but it can affect anyone who performs any kind of repetitive movements using their hands. The carpal tunnel is located on the palm side of the…
Are Steroid Injections a Suitable Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that affects millions of people every day, with new diagnoses occurring daily. Depending on the disease’s severity, there are several treatment options, including rest, icing, stretching, over-the-counter medication, physical therapy, and even surgery in…
Effects of NSAIDs vs. Generic Pain Relievers in Hand and Wrist Injuries
NSAIDs, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, are usually prescribed for daily aches and pains such as arthritis or headaches. Ibuprofen and aspirin are the most common NSAIDs that people are familiar with since they are over the counter and don’t require…
Is Lifting Weights Causing Your Wrist Pain?
Many people frequent the gym to lose weight, build muscle, or get toned outside of the apparent health benefits. Lifting weights can boost your mood and confidence, especially if it is part of your daily routine. However, sometimes these workouts…
Displaced vs. Non-Displaced Fractures
Fractures come in many forms, from simple fractures such as stress fractures and nondisplaced fractures to more complex breaks like comminuted and displaced fractures. The moment of impact upon injury generally makes a difference in the type of fracture that…
5 Ways Desk Jobs Have Contributed To Wrist Pain
Recent history has shown that the desk job has dominated the workplace. With this modern establishment, however, everyday aches and pains have accompanied it. If you suffer from nagging joints, particularly wrists, you are not alone. Our hands and wrists…
Healthy Foods for Healthy Joints
Have you been struggling with sore and inflamed joints? Do you notice the aches and pains when you are partaking in physical activity, or even when you’re just walking around your house? These joint pains may be very bothersome, but you…
Important Things to Consider Before Choosing a Doctor
Have you felt unsatisfied with your doctor’s visits lately? Have you decided that it is time to find a new doctor but don’t know where to start? Doctors are not one-size-fits-all, so finding the right doctor for you might seem…
Safe Arm Workout Procedures to Prevent Wrist and Joint Injuries
Have you had trouble with wrist and joint injuries but still want to get in your arm workout? There are procedures you can follow that will help reduce your pain while also keeping you active. Below you will find a…
Are Golfer’s Elbow and Tennis Elbow the Same?
Do you ever get that tickling sensation when someone rubs your elbow? This sensation that makes you want to laugh is the polar opposite of the feeling you get when suffering from an inflamed elbow. The pain can be so…
5 Things You Have To Do To Prepare For Any Surgery
Have you been scheduled to undergo surgery, and you are not sure how you should prepare? There are several steps to take before surgery that highly depend on the sort of procedure that will be done. However, here are some…
What To Expect When Going In For Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery
Surgery always comes with expectations and sometimes complications. What to expect from surgery may depend on the area in which the procedure will be done and its reason. Regardless of the type of surgery you are about to undergo, it…
Can Non-Mothers Develop “Mommy Thumb”?
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, also known to many as “mommy thumb,” is a painful condition that affects the tendons on the thumb side of your wrist. Tendons are rope-like structures that the muscle uses to pull the bone. These tendons can…
5 Ways to Prevent Arthritis
As we age, several body parts naturally wear down, especially the joints that help connect our bones. When these joints become inflamed or damaged over time, arthritis can develop. So what is arthritis? It is a progressive condition that tends…
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