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 […]
Wrist Pain
Most Common Causes of Wrist Pain
Your wrists are complex structures that serve many useful functions with a near-infinite range of possible movements. With eight small bones that form the central tunnel where the nerves and tendons reside (the carpal tunnel), it is easy to see that many different types of injuries can affect this delicate area. We use our wrists […]
Signs of Wrist Tendonitis You Should Take Seriously
Repetitive movements can really take a toll on the tendons – the fibrous, sinewy cords of collagen tissue that surround the muscles, attaching them to nearby bone. From a mechanic using manpower to restore old cars day in and day out, to a tennis player who has amassed trophies (and injuries) from years of tough […]
5 Stretches to Prevent Wrist Pain at Work
Preventing Wrist Pain: It’s All in a Day’s Work Whether you’re that early riser opening the office doors, or the night owl burning the midnight oil – long, grueling days at a desk can cause persistent wrist pain. While sudden injury is sometimes the cause of wrist pain, more often than not, it’s repetitive stress […]