Choosing a Thumb Splint or Brace – Which One Is Right for You?
When your thumb hurts, you want to find relief- quickly! If you have Arthritis, Tendinitis, or another thumb problem or… [Read More]
Joint pain
Understanding Inflammation: From Natural Response to Autoimmune Conditions
What is Inflammation When our body experiences redness, swelling, and pain, it’s likely due to inflammation. Usually, inflammation is a… [Read More]
Should I Use Heat or Cold for My Arthritis Pain?
Arthritis is a common condition that affects more than 54 million Americans, according to the Arthritis Foundation. It can cause… [Read More]
What Can Help My Arthritis? Fact and Fiction
Dealing with Arthritis Pain Cold weather helps my arthritis. When I eat raisins soaked in gin, I feel better. Slurping… [Read More]
How Can A Hand Therapist Help With My Pain?
Whether you are recovering from hand surgery, have pain and stiffness in your hands from arthritis or have tendinitis— hand… [Read More]
Does Cold Weather Really Affect Arthritis?
When its cold outside, many with arthritis believe to experience more arthritis-related joint pain. You or a family member may… [Read More]
Will Wearing a Splint or Brace Really Help? Common Myths
Splints and braces help to support and protect your injured bones, joints, ligaments and other parts of your body. While… [Read More]
How Does Compression Help with Swelling?
No doubt you’ve seen athletes wearing them – super tight-fitting clothing, sleeves and gloves thought to reduce soreness, help muscles… [Read More]
Arthritis and Fibromyalgia – What Are the Differences?
While they’re very different, Arthritis and Fibromyalgia (FMS) are two painful conditions that commonly go together. Often confused for the… [Read More]
Helpful Tips For Healthy Joints
Your joints are important connections between your bones! They enable your body to move, bend, turn, flex, and twist. As… [Read More]
