Repetitive motion. Whether you work at a construction site or blog for a living, you are at risk of developing repetitive motion disorder. Work-related motions that are “repetitive” include typing at a keyboard, clicking a mouse, working on an assembly line, using a jackhammer, lifting heavy things, and any other activity where the body is […]
Archives for July 2018
Treatment Options for Trigger Finger
Trigger finger has a colorful name but having trigger finger can make it difficult to use your hand for the simplest tasks. It’s a condition in which one of the fingers or thumb of your hand is stuck in a bent position. It causes pain, stiffness, and a sensation of locking as you bend or […]
Is Cracking your fingers bad for you?
There are two kinds of people when it comes to cracking your fingers – those who love to do it and those who can’t stand to hear it. No doubt you grew up hearing that cracking your knuckles will lead to arthritis in your hands, or make your knuckles thick and ugly. In a somewhat […]
Signs of Wrist Tendonitis You Should Take Seriously
Repetitive movements can really take a toll on the tendons – the fibrous, sinewy cords of collagen tissue that surround the muscles, attaching them to nearby bone. From a mechanic using manpower to restore old cars day in and day out, to a tennis player who has amassed trophies (and injuries) from years of tough […]