Do you or someone you know wake up every morning with pain and stiffness in your hands or fingers? If you have arthritis, tendinitis or a repetitive stress injury, you probably have felt the aches and pains and know first… [Learn More]
“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]
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]
What is Inflammation When our body experiences redness, swelling, and pain, it’s likely due to inflammation. Usually, inflammation is a natural response by our immune system to protect us from infections and foreign substances. It’s like an alarm system, letting… [Learn More]
When your thumb hurts, you want to find relief- quickly! Whether it’s arthritis, tendinitis, or another issue, the right splint or brace can make all the difference. It can alleviate pain, enhance functionality, and speed up healing. But with so… [Learn More]
Pickleball has exploded in popularity over the past few years, becoming a favorite activity for people of all ages who want a fun, competitive way to stay active. Blending elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, it’s an easy game to… [Learn More]
Compression gloves provide support and warmth to swollen, stiff hands and associated joints. They work in part by increasing the oxygen delivery to working muscles and enhancing circulation for faster removal of lactic acid and other metabolic wastes. This occurs… [Learn More]
If you want to enhance your hand muscle strength and joint range of motion while dealing with arthritis, try giving these simple hand exercises a try! Start slowly, doing the exercises several times a week, and gradually progress to a… [Learn More]
Summer is here! Sun, fun and sand! But wait – why does the bottom of your foot hurt so much? It could be Plantar Fasciitis – inflammation and stress of the ligament that connects your toes and heel bone. Plantar… [Learn More]
Your joints are important connections between your bones! They enable your body to move, bend, turn, flex, and twist. As you age, your joints age, too. The cartilage and fluid (which acts like motor oil to lube up the joints)… [Learn More]
