Have you ever experienced having one or more fingers or thumbs get stuck in a curled position? Simple tasks like eating, holding a cup of coffee, or typing on a mobile phone or computer might become more challenging than they need to be when one of your fingers is locked in a bent position. If …
From everyday activities to athletic pursuits, having a strong and healthy rotator cuff is extremely important to prevent potential injury. Whether you’re new to physical activity or an avid athlete, understanding the risk of damage from a torn rotator cuff is necessary to help protect your body and minimize the risk of long-term harm. This …
The holiday season is the busiest time of year for most people, with countless parties and events to attend. However, it can be difficult for those who experience painful orthopedic conditions to fully enjoy this festive period if joint pain or injury interferes. Pain doesn’t take a holiday break. It can strike any time of …
Christmas is coming, and for many, the holiday is a time to decorate and get everything in order. Some will lift boxes of decorations from the ground or reach for them overhead. Others will extend their arms to put up the old Christmas tree just before the 24th. Unfortunately, with all the lifting and overhead …
The advent of the modern touchscreen smartphone in the late 2000s changed how people interacted with technology. People no longer had to fumble around with tiny keys or even use a stylus — their fingers could do the work. It was a groundbreaking innovation that has made our lives easier in many ways, but there’s …
Whether you’re an athlete who plays volleyball, basketball, football, skiing or other sports, you’re someone with an active lifestyle, or you engage in physical activity, you can be at risk for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. When this happens, you will need either surgical or nonsurgical treatment. However, you might wonder what an ACL …
The elbow is often left unnoticed until something goes wrong. We use it throughout the day in nearly every activity, from writing to cooking to driving. When the elbow is affected by contracture, the range of motion is reduced. This can happen progressively or abruptly, depending on the cause. Contracture can be painful, and in …
You might not think playing tennis could lead to a severe injury, but the truth is that repetitive motion can strain your muscles and tendons and cause pain. Tennis elbow is a common condition that results from this type of overuse. While the name suggests that only tennis players are at risk, anyone who participates …
The musculoskeletal system is tough enough to withstand daily activities. But repeated or sudden movements, trauma, or incorrect form will cause issues. Some of these are gradual, while others are more sudden. The latter can happen to the muscles and joints, resulting in a sharp pain that prevents you from performing your regular routine. This …
