Repetitive Strain Injury, or RSI, is not usually a mystery to the person who suffers from it. If there is an activity that you perform repeatedly in the course of work or playing a sport, it is not a surprise when the part of your body that is involved in one or more of these […]
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Most Common Causes of Wrist Pain
Your wrists are complex structures that serve many useful functions with a near-infinite range of possible movements. With eight small bones that form the central tunnel where the nerves and tendons reside (the carpal tunnel), it is easy to see that many different types of injuries can affect this delicate area. We use our wrists […]
Elbow Fractures: Causes and Treatment
We’ve all heard the term “I hit my funny bone” – but the humerus, ulna, and radius (the arm’s main structures) can all be susceptible to major injuries if they aren’t well-protected. It’s really no laughing matter. Elbow fractures can arise in a variety of ways; however, all incidences fall into two main categories – […]
Five of the Most Common Repetitive Motion Disorders
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 […]
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 […]
