When are diagnosed with arthritis in your wrist joint, you may decide to look into non-traditional treatment.

Finding an alternative remedy that works for a particular type and case of arthritis often takes personal research and testing, but the effort is worthwhile for people who suffer uncomfortable side effects with conventional medications. Read more »

A finger sprain is a frequent injury, especially in contact sports. If you are not familiar with the term finger sprain, it may be enlightening to learn that often times the injury is called a jammed finger.

Professional athletes, weekend warriors and kids participating in sports have probably at one time or another seen a coach or a trainer take out a roll of tape to treat a teammate with this injury. Attaching a compromised finger to an adjacent digit will help protect it from further damage and further pain. Read more »

Cases of carpal tunnel syndrome seem to be occurring more and more. There are preventive measures that should be taken to lessen your chances of developing the condition.

Not everyone is familiar with carpal tunnel syndrome, so here is a little about the condition. It occurs when the median nerve which runs through the carpal tunnel is compressed at the wrist. The condition is common in people who continually perform repetitive movements involving the hands. Typing is readily identified as one of the potential culprits of the ailment. Some people compare the pain involved to that associated with a sprained wrist. Read more »

While playing a game of basketball at the community center during his lunch break, Jon experienced what can best be described as a freak injury.

The game was going well, and Jon was enjoying the exercise. He was playing defense when someone attempted to pass the ball to the man he was guarding. He instinctively stuck out his hand to deflect the ball. This was something he had done thousands of times before, so he was not immediately alarmed when the ball made contact with his fingers and pain shot through his hand. Read more »

One of the most common ailments affecting the hand is a sprained wrist. The degree of this condition can vary significantly and thus so can the treatment. Joint damage often results from too much weight being focus on the area. This can result in a painful situation. It is difficult to know exactly what type of damage has occurred without a medical examination.

If you hurt the joint between your hand and arm and go to a doctor’s office or to the hospital, the medical staff may take an x-ray to determine whether there is a fracture. Once a fracture is ruled out, the most likely diagnosis will be a sprained wrist. Read more »

Swan-neck deformity is marked by the bending of the base of the finger and the last joint of the finger. While this gradual process is taking place, the middle joint straightens. About 50 percent of people with rheumatoid arthritis have this condition.

Here are some treatments for the condition, which can make simple acts such as buttoning a shirt difficult to impossible. Read more »

What is a sprained finger? This injury is caused by the stretching of the ligaments in the digits of the hand and often results from the awkward bending of the finger.

A sprain in this area is sometimes called a jammed finger and there are other names as well. While the exact term to identify the ailment varies, the symptoms are widely recognized. They include pain, swelling and tenderness. Read more »

The painful symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome have really come to light due to the growth and convenience of the modern computer. The repetitive typing involved with computer use has greatly escalated the amount of sufferers of this syndrome. However, any occupation or hobby that involves the repetitive use of the fingers is a high risk factor for the development of carpal tunnel syndrome. Jackhammer operators, musicians, bookkeepers and assembly line workers are examples of such occupations. Regardless of the cause of carpal tunnel syndrome there are a variety of different measures we can take to reduce our risk of developing this disease.

1) Using the correct posture is an especially effective measure for reducing the risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome for computer typists. Experts recommend that we adjust the seat height so that our knees form a right angle and our feet sit flat on the floor. Forearms should be parallel to the floor with the hands and wrists forming a consistent straight line. We should not slouch or bend forward in the chair, but sit up straight and tilt back just a little. The ideal position for the computer screen is just below the line of sight and two feet in front of the eyes. Read more »

Most of us have home remedies for treating minor injuries and ailments. If you are looking for a few in the area of arm-wrist care, here are several suggestions that may help you out.

Tennis players often experience pain in their arms because of the repetitive action of swinging a racket. This is the origin of the tennis elbow problem. This condition is not confined to tennis players. Other racket swinging athletes and non-athletes alike sometimes have pain in the tendons in the arm. Read more »

You were walking down the stairs on your way to the kitchen for a late night snack when you tripped on a shoe someone had left on a step. Luckily you were able to regain your balance by grabbing the handrail. However, you feel a little discomfort as your wrist absorbed the shock and prevented what could have been a nasty fall or may be a sprained ankle.

The next morning you awake, having forgotten about the incident from the previous night. Then as you roll over and sit on the edge of the bed you feel pain in your wrist and it all comes back to you. Read more »