Stress and pain – Is there a link? Have you ever had sudden and unexplained Toothaches, Headaches, or sugar cravings? Well stress could be to blame for your random pains…
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Whiplash Whiplash is defined as a sudden extension of the cervical spine (backward movement of the neck) and flexion (forward movement of the neck). This type of trauma is also…
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common problem affecting the hand and wrist. Symptoms begin when the median nerve gets squeezed inside the carpal tunnel of the wrist, a medical…
Anatomy What part of the ankle is involved? Ligaments are tough bands of tissue that help connect bones together. Three ligaments make up the lateral ligament complex on the side…
When you stop to think about how much you use your hands, it’s easy to see why the joints of the fingers are so important. Arthritis of the finger joints...
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Olecranon bursitis is inflammation of a small sac of fluid located on the tip of the elbow. This inflammation can cause many problems in the elbow. Anatomy Where is the olecranon…
Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, is not limited to tennis players. The backhand swing in tennis can strain the muscles and tendons of the elbow in a way that leads to…
Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) injuries of the wrist affect the little finger side of the wrist. Mild injuries of the triangular fibrocartilage complex may be referred to as a wrist sprain. The soft…
The condition called de Quervain’s tenosynovitis causes pain on the inside of the wrist and forearm just above the thumb. It is a common problem affecting the wrist and is usually easy…
Trigger finger and trigger thumb are conditions affecting the movement of the tendons as they bend the fingers or thumb toward the palm of the hand. This movement is called flexion. Anatomy Where does…