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Why Does my Thumb Twitch Sometimes?

Voluntary muscles get their name because normally we can control their actions. In contrast, involuntary muscles, such as the heart, beat to their own rhythm. The muscles in our hands and thumbs are voluntary muscles. Sometimes, though, our voluntary muscles seem to go rogue, twitching uncontrollably. There are a number of reasons your thumb might

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What Are Those Bumps and Lumps on Your Hand?

The sudden appearance of a round or oval bump on the back of the hand or on the side of the wrist may be upsetting, if not downright alarming. Most likely, it’s a ganglion cyst. That sounds scary, but don’t let the name frighten you. Ganglion cysts are a common condition that are neither harmful

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The Best Shoulder Pain Exercises for Tennis Players

Tennis is a popular sport among people of practically all ages, from adolescents to retirees. However, the repetitive and forceful nature of the game places a good deal of stress on various joints, particularly the shoulders. The reason tennis players frequently experience shoulder pain is because the muscles that surround the shoulder are relatively small,

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Is Your Phone Causing Hand Strain?

It seems that everywhere you look these days, people are scrolling, tapping, and swiping on their smartphones. What they may not realize is that all their texting and other phone play may be the reason why some are periodically experiencing hand strain, if not full-blown carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). A number of studies have established

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Is Cracking Your Fingers Bad for You?

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

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What is Tennis Elbow?

Lateral epicondylitis is the medical term for tennis elbow, which is a condition that can even affect people who have never played tennis. Below, we discuss what you need to know about tennis elbow – what it is, its symptoms, and how best to treat it. Repetitive Strain Injury of the Elbow Tennis elbow is

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Dupuytren’s Contracture: What Is It?

Dupuytren’s contracture is a type of hand deformity. It happens when knots of tissue develop under the skin in the palm, and these knots develop into cords of tissue that pull on one or two fingers. This prevents straightening of those fingers, thereby reducing mobility and flexibility in the hand. Symptoms of Dupuytren’s Contracture Symptoms

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