Working out is a great way to take care of one’s health. It keeps one physically fit as well as mentally and emotionally balanced. There are many ways that one can choose to exercise depending on their physical requirements and comfort level, but no matter which type of exercise you choose, it is crucial to […]
If you are suffering from a painful hand or wrist injury or experiencing the tightness and restricted motion of a joint or nerve condition in your hands, the last thing you want is to wait. Every day that goes by without answers to your worsening condition or a reliable solution is another day that you […]
Most people don’t give much thought to the nerves in their body until something goes wrong, usually in the form of extreme pain, and the inability to perform the basic, everyday tasks that get taken for granted. The arms contain a network of nerves that help control movement from the shoulder all the way down […]
Finding an unexplained growth or mass anywhere on the body can be alarming, leading to worry and anxiety until a definitive diagnosis is made and any serious health risks are officially ruled out. While the majority of lumps and masses that develop on the fingers, wrists, and hands typically turn out to be benign (non-cancerous), […]
Stenosing tenosynovitis (more commonly known as “trigger thumb”) is a painful condition that results when inflammation causes the tunnel (sheath) that surrounds the tendon in the thumb to narrow and harden. The condition causes the thumb to lock in the bent position, followed by a snap back into the straight position, like the motion of […]
The human hand and wrist collectively have 27 bones and a number of nerves. As our hands are one of the busiest organs of the body, it is not uncommon for this organ to bear a lot of pressure, which can contribute to damaged bones and compressed nerves. Some of the most common hand ailments […]
Fans of famous sports teams like the New York Yankees or Los Angeles Lakers may be familiar with the use of stem cells and other regenerative medicine treatments to treat chronic orthopedic problems and sports injuries that might otherwise threaten the careers of some of their favorite professional athletes. In recent years, regenerative medicine has […]
Have you noticed that your hands are not quite working as well as they normally do? Have certain tasks become more difficult and it feels like your hands and fingers are just not cooperating? You may be beginning to feel the symptoms of a progressive disease known as Dupuytren’s contracture. This painful condition can become […]
With millions of people spending more and more time sitting at desks and typing on laptops, tablets, and smartphone keyboards, some degree of hand pain or stiffness in the fingers and wrists from time to time is normal. However, if pain and stiffness persist over time, and are accompanied by swelling and problems with flexibility […]
In the 2011 blockbuster hit movie “Bridesmaids,” comedian Melissa McCarthy’s character Megan famously rampaged through the film wearing the familiar glove worn to ease the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. It was a hilarious performance that put the talented actress at the top of the comedy throne. But for the millions of Americans, overwhelmingly women, […]