Hand numbness can be caused by a variety of factors, including nerve injury and circulatory issues. It might be minor and transient, or it can be a sign of a more serious medical issue. Numbness along a single nerve in one part of your hand or both hands may mean that the nerve has been [...]
Whether you’re working on a computer or stirring something lovingly on your stovetop, wrist pain can make these simple pleasures more difficult. Luckily, there are hand and wrist exercises designed to improve mobility, alleviate pain, and decrease the chance of injury. When done properly, these wrist stretches can benefit a person’s overall wrist and hand [...]
No matter who you are or what age, most of us have probably felt pain in our fingers. You might think it's the finger itself that hurts. But more commonly than not, it's the joint that causes you pain and discomfort. The joints of the finger are common sites of pain and inflammation. This type [...]
Having a desk job is relatively safer and less risky than working as a police officer, a soldier, or, given the pandemic in the past couple of years, working in the medical field. Still, if there’s one thing that office workers are at risk of, it is developing carpal tunnel syndrome - a painful condition [...]
Cysts that appear on the wrist and are painful or interfere with movement can be removed by a doctor. The most common is called a ganglion cyst. These are round growths and are usually less than an inch across. If you could see into the wrist joint, you would know that ganglion cysts look like [...]
Despite it sounding like a minor condition, Osteoarthritis can actually affect a person in a significant way. For one, even the simplest task, such as writing a short note or carrying a heavy object, can definitely feel painful and uncomfortable. In such a case, the most viable solution for you would be to manage your [...]
Wrist pain is no different than pain in another joint. When it flares up, daily activities are limited, and you lose some of the control you have over your movements. Sometimes soreness can last for days or weeks. Don't let wrist pain escalate; if it doesn't get better on its own, see a doctor. What [...]
With many people often needing to type on their computers for several hours each day, it's no wonder that the number of people affected by Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is increasing. However, the problem is that many don't even realize they have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. And those that do may not even do anything about it. [...]
Pain is experienced via a spectrum, with some people feeling just mere discomfort while others have a severe ache. This is true for almost any body part, and the wrist is not an exception to that. Luckily, ѕіgnіfісаnt progress has been made in the field of orthopedics over the years, making the diagnosis and treatment [...]
A number of people have some familiarity with carpal tunnel syndrome, a common condition that can cause hand pain and numbness. Unfortunately, many of these people also spread misconceptions about this condition. Carpal tunnel syndrome (sometimes referred to by its abbreviation, CTS) is a condition that feels like tingling, numbness, and pain in the fingers [...]
