Raise your (icy cold) hands in the air if your fingers are always freezing. Is bad circulation to blame? No matter what the weather is, some of us suffer from chronically cold hands. If your hands feel like they’re always…
How would we manage without our hands? They do so much for us and let’s face it, they’re a fascinating part of our bodies. Today we are going to show our hands some love, give them a round of applause,…
Trigger finger may sound like a made-up term straight out of a western movie, but ask anyone who has experienced the symptoms of trigger finger (also known as stenosing tenosynovitis) and they will tell you just how debilitating and uncomfortable…
Dry needling sounds like something horrifying, but don’t be tricked or put off by the title. It’s actually one of the most powerful modalities in treating pain in your muscles. Without further ado, let’s get right to the point about…
If you injured your hand, swelling immediately occurs. It’s our body’s reaction to an injury in order to heal. Edema is a completely normal response to injury—edema is a swelling caused by fluid retention. It happens when too much fluid…
Our knees are pretty amazing. They provide the support for the entire body and allow the legs to bend, straighten and help us run, jump, turn, stand and walk—our knees do a lot. Which is why it may not be…
It may sound silly, but hand hygiene is so important. Germs are everywhere. EVERYWHERE. And a quick rinse under the sink isn’t going to cut it. Keeping your hands clean is a great way to prevent infections. Keeping up with…
Did you know that your handwriting speaks volumes? It’s true! How you write can indicate more than 5,000 personality traits! There’s a whole science behind analyzing handwriting for personality traits called graphology and it’s been around since the days of Aristotle. The size…
How’s your balance? Working on your balance doesn’t just make you look more graceful at the gym or when you’re walking in high heels. Balance is an underrated factor of our everyday functioning. Balance keeps you upright, helps prevent injury…
The ice vs heat debate. Your friend told you to always apply heat. The trainer at the gym said to always use both just in case. There’s lots of confusion about this issue and we’re here to help clear it…