Many people crack their knuckles, toes, back, and especially their fingers. The snapping, popping sound can cause those within earshot to recoil. Perhaps you have heard that cracking your fingers (or knuckles) can lead to arthritis, or that your fingers will become permanently disfigured. Maybe you were told as a child that cracking your fingers […]
Joint Pain
Can Sleeping Positions Cause Shoulder Pain?
How do you sleep at night: on your back, stomach, side – or a combination of all three? It’s important because your sleeping position could have a painful effect on your shoulder joint and muscles that, in turn, can prevent you from getting a good night’s rest and significantly affect your quality of life. While […]
5 Most Common Reasons for Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is one of the most common sources of discomfort. In fact, it is estimated that as many as 67 percent of people experience it at some point in their lives. That’s because the shoulder is one of the largest joints in your body and, therefore one of the most vulnerable to injury or illness. […]
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 […]
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 […]
