We all know the importance of exercise to keep the body’s health and functioning at optimal levels. Too much training, however, can actually lead to a decline in performance, cause burn out, and lead to a number of sports-related injuries. If you are concerned about overtraining, there are signs to look out for which may […]
Finger Pain
Gamer’s Thumb and Other Gaming Hand Injuries
Online gaming is becoming an increasingly popular hobby among people of all ages – and with an estimated three-quarters of all U.S. households having at least one gamer, it is an integral part of American culture. This love for gaming, however, has been attributed to a rise in repetitive-stress hand and wrist injuries, particularly “gamer’s […]
What is Trigger Finger?
You don’t have to be an expert marksman to experience Stenosing Tenosynovitis. More commonly known as trigger finger, Stenosing Tenosynovitis is a common musculoskeletal condition in which one or more fingers stiffen up, making it difficult for that finger to transition from a straight to a bent position, and vice versa. Trigger finger happens when […]
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 […]
