Can I Treat Trigger Finger With Exercises?

The locking, popping, and stiffness associated with trigger finger is not only annoying, but can disrupt your routine or make it much harder to work than you’re used to. And yet, it seems like such a small problem, you should be able to figure out a solution on your own, right? While at-home finger exercises […]

5 top hand therapy exercises your recovery could include

Hand pain can have a significant impact on daily life. For many, hand therapy treatment can offer major relief. Effective care strategies can help whether the pain is caused by a medical condition, injury or overuse. A trained occupational or hand therapist can help identify the sources of your pain and can create an effective […]

Physical Therapy for Trigger Finger

Is your finger feeling stiff, locking, or getting stuck in a bent position? You may be suffering from trigger finger, a common yet frustrating condition that can significantly impact your daily life. From grasping objects to typing at a computer, trigger finger or trigger thumb can turn simple tasks into painful challenges. But here’s the […]

Trigger Finger Exercises and Treatments

If you’re struggling with stiff, painful fingers or a thumb that feels like it gets “stuck” when you bend it, you might be experiencing a condition called trigger finger. The discomfort, often accompanied by a clicking or popping sensation, can interfere with everyday activities—especially for office workers, musicians, and seniors. But the good news is […]

Why Does My Wrist Keep Popping?

No matter your age, joints popping when you stand up, flex your hand, or stretch your arm can grab your attention and the attention of those around you. But when it’s painless, does it matter? And if it’s painful, how can you get it to stop? Is wrist popping good or bad? Most joint popping, […]

Why Do my Hands Hurt After Waking Up in the Morning?

Waking up in pain is never a pleasant way to start your day. And because most people need their hands immediately and constantly all day, this can continue causing problems even if the condition gets a little better once you’re moving. Whether it’s a dull ache that lingers, sharp pain with specific movements, or general […]

What may be behind the numbness and tingling in my hands and feet?

There are many occasions where you’ll experience numbness or tingling in your hands and feet for just a few minutes, only to regain proper sensation quickly and not have to give it another thought. However, there are also medical conditions and injuries that have numbness and tingling as symptoms that should be addressed by a […]

What you should know if your hands and feet always feel cold

If you live in a northern U.S. state, you’re likely used to being cold a few months out of the year. Some people claim that they always feel cold, no matter the weather. But what if your hands and feet are always cold? When your hands and feet are cold, it’s easy to brush it […]

5 symptoms that may indicate arthritis in the hands

When you feel mild discomfort in your muscles or joints, it’s easy to try to brush it off as a temporary ache that doesn’t require any treatment. While it can be tempting to shrug off every pain as “no big deal” that will go away on its own, it’s also important to take note of […]

5 causes and treatments for finger joint pain

Every single one of your joints is utilized during everyday activities. For example, your shoulder is used to reach something off a high shelf and your knees help you walk up the stairs in your home. Your finger joints are used dozens of times a day without you even noticing it — until they start […]

The top 4 conditions that may be behind the pain in your thumb joint

Experiencing chronic pain around the joint in your thumb? Thumb joint pain can be difficult to deal with, especially when it starts to impact your daily activities. With persistent pain in the thumb joint, even simple tasks like grasping a doorknob or holding a TV remote can be challenging. Thumb joint pain can have a […]

Pain in back of the hand: Causes and treatments

Hand pain, especially in the back of the hand, can be perplexing and uncomfortable. Many people who experience this kind of pain do not know why they are in pain until they receive professional care. The back of the hand is a complex region containing many muscles, bones and joints. Issues in any part of […]