“Please, just give me a shot” is a common plea of patients to their healthcare provider. For people suffering with arthritis, tendinitis, or another form of joint inflammation, a steroid injection can quickly reduce and even eliminate pain. But, will… [Learn More]
If you’re a gardener or are starting a garden this year you are probably getting ready to pull weeds, dig in the dirt and plant your flowers and vegetables. Before you get your tools out and start pulling those weeds… [Learn More]
If you are living with CMC Thumb Arthritis you may already know that finding the right thumb brace can make a world of difference in reducing pain and improving hand mobility. However, with so many options available—from flexible, soft fabrics… [Learn More]
Do I Have Thumb Arthritis Do you repeatedly hear yourself say “my thumb hurts” because of the pain you feel at the base of your thumb (down by the wrist) when you pinch or grasp something? If so, you may… [Learn More]
If your finger or thumb locks, clicks, or gets stuck in a bent position- then suddenly pops back when trying to straighten it, like a trigger on a gun, you might be dealing with trigger finger (or trigger thumb). Surprisingly… [Learn More]
Whether you are recovering from hand surgery, have pain and stiffness in your hands from arthritis or have tendinitis—a hand therapist may be the answer in helping with your pain.
Does this sound familiar? You go to turn your car key… and feel that sharp, grinding pain at the base of your thumb. Opening a jar? Difficult. Writing a grocery list? Even that can become uncomfortable. If you’ve experienced this,… [Learn More]
Living with thumb arthritis can be a painful challenge. If you’re wondering, “Will my thumb arthritis go away?“, we have the answers you’re looking for. In this blog post, we’ll explore the chronic nature of thumb arthritis, discuss preventive measures… [Learn More]
3 Common Golf Injuries With summer right around the corner, if you are a golfer– you are probably looking forward to hitting the fairways. And although golf is considered to be a low impact sport, chances are as the season… [Learn More]
Walk into any pharmacy or browse online and you’ll quickly see how many thumb braces are available. There are custom‑made splints, ready‑to‑wear braces, options for resting your thumb, and braces designed to support your thumb during activities. So how do… [Learn More]
