Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Did you know that carpal tunnel syndrome affects 1 out of 20 people in the United States? Carpal tunnel syndrome—or CTS—is a common condition of the wrist and hand that can affect the use of the whole arm. It can…
What Does It Mean If I’m Experiencing Thumb Pain?
Our thumbs make us very unique creatures. They move in a way that none of our other fingers do and give us the ability to grab and hold things. But what happens when we have thumb pain? What Causes Thumb Pain?…
Don’t Ignore Signs of Numbness in Hands
Are you experiencing feelings of numbness in your hands? Do you know what could be causing it? Sometimes symptoms such as tingling, discomfort, or numbness could be a sign that something bigger is going on under the surface. Regardless of…
How to Choose a Hand Specialist for Your Needs
If you’ve experienced some kind of hand injury or surgery, or anything of that nature, then you might be in need of a hand specialist. There are a few different medical professionals to be aware of as you start your…
Elbow Pain? Here’s What to Do About It
Elbow pain – it’s annoying, uncomfortable, and unfortunately present in so many daily movements. You go to stretch when you wake up in the morning and you experience that twinge. The pain might even stop you from doing the activities…
What to Expect When Facing Carpal Tunnel Surgery
If you have carpal tunnel syndrome, depending on the severity, your doctor might recommend surgery. Surgery – it’s a scary word and you may not know exactly what it means for you. If you find yourself facing the option of…
Wrist Pain: Common Ways to Treat Your Injured Wrist
Did you know that the wrist is not just one joint? Several small joints, where the bones of the forearm and hand meet, make up the wrist. If any one of these joints, bones, ligaments or tendons become injured, it can lead…
Desert Hand Therapy: Become Our Next Success Story
It’s official – you’ve injured your hand and need to find some relief. Where do you turn? Surgery can be expensive and require long periods of being “out of commission”. You might be in immense pain or unable to perform…
Tennis Elbow: You Don’t Have to Play Tennis to Get It
It’s safe to say that tennis elbow is not as fun as, well, playing tennis. It is a painful condition that affects the tendons in your elbow and the weirdest thing? You don’t have to be an athlete to experience it. However,…
Trigger Finger: Here’s What You Can Do About It
Do you think you might be experiencing trigger finger? Are you not sure? Here we break down some facts about what this condition is, its causes, symptoms, and its potential treatments. This condition, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, occurs when inflammation narrows…