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]
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]
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]
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]
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.
“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]
For those of you that have been diagnosed with Thumb Arthritis or if you’ve injured your thumb, using them for even simple activities can be painful. Opening a jar, turning a key, holding a pen, lifting a plate can all… [Learn More]
Dealing with Arthritis Pain Cold weather helps my arthritis. When I eat raisins soaked in gin, I feel better. Slurping a sip of cider vinegar helps with my pain. If you suffer from arthritis, no doubt you’ve heard some of… [Learn More]
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]
Arthritis in Your Hands Next time you wrap your fingers around a coffee mug, pick up a grocery bag, or scoop up some water to wash your face, thank your wonderful hands. Since we use our hands for nearly everything,… [Learn More]
