What are the symptoms of Mommy Thumb or De Quervain’s Tendonitis? What are the cause of the injuries, how to prevent it and treatments available.
How to Treat Trigger Finger and the Role of Smart Phone and Social Media in Causing Finger Pain
We rely on the dexterity of our fingers and thumbs every day for the most menial of tasks before we even walk out our front door: brushing teeth, handling cutlery, buttoning clothes, tying shoelaces, carrying a bag and using handles. Taking one of our fingers out of action is all it takes to realise that having 4 working fingers and an opposable thumb on each hand is essential for completing countless seemingly simple daily tasks. Overusing them through repetitive activities such as typing on smart phones and scrolling social media, is a very real risk with implications that can seriously impede your life.
Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a very common, painful disorder affecting the hand and wrist. It occurs when the median nerve (that travels through the wrist and base of the palm) gets squeezed/compressed under a band of tissue called a ligament (the transverse carpal ligament). This causes irritation of the nerve, resulting in pain and other symptoms along the course of the nerve.
Skiing Your Way to Recovery
Skiing is one of the most popular sports in Winter and is loved by many around the world. Be it at an advanced or beginner level, you will still be bound to injuries if you are not careful.
Many hand injuries and fractures occur when skiers use their hand to break a fall or when they over strain their thumb while gripping the ski pole. Improper or faulty ski gear may also harm the safety of skiers.
