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 […]
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What Are My Treatment Options for Calcific Tendonitis of the Shoulder?
One of the most common sources of shoulder pain is calcific tendonitis. It occurs when deposits of hydroxyapatite – crystallized calcium phosphate – forms in shoulder tendons (usually the rotator cuff) and causes inflammation. The pain can be quite severe and lingering. Nonsurgical Treatments for Calcific Tendonitis But here’s the good news – most patients […]
5 Most Common Reasons for Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is one of the most common sources of discomfort. In fact, it is estimated that as many as 67 percent of people experience it at some point in their lives. That’s because the shoulder is one of the largest joints in your body and, therefore one of the most vulnerable to injury or illness. […]
An Overview of Hand Arthritis
Arthritis is painful no matter where it strikes. But hand arthritis is particularly debilitating since we use our hands for so many daily functions. We depend on them to hold, grasp, lift, push, pull, twist, write, knead, mold, play music … and so many other things. Considering there are no less than 27 bones and […]
Does Typing Cause RSI?
Repetitive Strain Injury, or RSI, is not usually a mystery to the person who suffers from it. If there is an activity that you perform repeatedly in the course of work or playing a sport, it is not a surprise when the part of your body that is involved in one or more of these […]
