Is Your Smartphone Affecting Your Pinky, Thumb, Neck or Elbow?
Cellphones have changed our lives, but are they also causing injuries? The internet seems to think so. Smartphone pinky is just one of many device-related injuries that have gone viral in recent years.
How To Relieve Arthritis Pain in Your Thumb
When arthritis takes hold in your thumb, actions you may have taken for granted can become more challenging. Opening jars, turning door knobs or carrying a dinner plate can become monumental — and sometimes painful — feats.
Pain in Your Hand, Wrist or Elbow? When To Seek Help
Pain is your body’s way of telling you something is wrong. But it doesn’t always tell you exactly what’s wrong and if you need medical treatment. So, when pain develops in your hand, wrist or elbow, how do you know whether to treat it at home or see a doctor?
What Mallet Finger is and How to Treat it
Mallet finger describes an injury to the tip of a finger or thumb that stops it from being able to straighten properly. People sometimes refer to mallet finger as “baseball finger,” as it is a fairly common sporting injury among ball players.
Mayo Clinic minute: Researching tennis wrist injuries
From beginners to the pros, injuries from playing tennis do happen, especially in the wrist. Whether it's the serve, forehand, backhand or volley, tennis puts a lot of stress on your wrist.