Why Does My Forearm Hurt?

Forearm pain is a common symptom, affecting anyone from office workers to delivery drivers, ranging from minor strains to more significant issues. Understanding the root cause of your discomfort is crucial for finding the right treatment and getting back to your daily activities. Forearm muscle strain A forearm muscle strain occurs when the muscle tissue […]

5 physical therapy treatments for a swollen wrist

Your wrist is a vital part of your body. You need your wrists for fine motor skills such as typing, driving, and even turning a light on or off. If your wrist is swollen and stiff, you may struggle with even basic activities that require the use of your hands. Wrist pain and injury aren’t […]

8 signs of a broken wrist and how PT can help

When you feel pain in your wrist, especially after a fall or accident, your mind can jump to many different conclusions. Is it sprained or dislocated? Maybe it’s broken?  A broken wrist means that you fractured one of the bones in your wrist or forearm. It’s often the result of playing high-impact sports or experiencing […]

Why does my wrist hurt when twisting it but there’s no swelling?

Your wrist is moved dozens of times a day without you even noticing. Whether you’re opening a door, typing on a keyboard or cleaning your dishes, your wrist’s mobility is essential for day-to-day tasks. When your wrist hurts, it can make you want to just rest your arm for the day until it feels better. […]

5 weight lifting issues that could be behind your wrist pain

Wrist pain can be a major hindrance when it comes to hands-on activities. If you are experiencing wrist pain, it is important to find a solution. Sometimes the cause is simple and easy to treat. In other cases, conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome can require a more complex approach. If you regularly engage in weight […]

3 signs that you have a bone spur on your wrist bone

When you think of bone spurs, you may immediately think of heel pain. That’s because many bone spurs develop in the heel, where weight and gravity strain the joint. However, bone spurs can occur in any place where two joints meet or where ligaments and tendons meet the bone. Sometimes, this can include the wrist.  […]

5 reasons you may have shooting pain in your fingers

Our fingers are responsible for many of our interactions with the world. So when you feel a sharp, shooting pain in one or more of your fingers, it can be difficult to accomplish simple tasks. This is because your fingers are connected to several ligaments, tendons and nerves. One painful finger injury can make regular […]

Top of wrist pain — it might not be carpal tunnel syndrome

One of the most common types of pain in the wrist is carpal tunnel syndrome. This is a type of inflammation that puts pressure on the nerves running through the carpal tunnel in your wrists. However, while some may assume that their wrist pain is from carpal tunnel syndrome, this is not always the case. […]

Why does my wrist pop when I rotate it?

We rely on our wrists for almost everything. Opening doors, looking at our phone screens and even the task of eating all rely on our ability to turn our wrists. But have you ever heard a clicking or popping sound when you rotate your wrist?   The popping sound you hear when you rotate your […]

Four injuries that can happen after slipping on ice

When it happens in a movie or an online video, slipping on ice can be very funny to many of us. The windmilling arms. The sliding feet. The crash to the ground. It all looks very comical.  Yet things are a bit different when people slip on ice in real life. At the least, a […]

Who is likely to feel pain on the pinky side of their hand?

Our hands are delicate structures that allow us to perform a variety of tasks every day. We may take our hands for granted if we don’t experience hand pain. However, when we do feel pain or discomfort in our hands, we realize just how important they are for everything from brushing our teeth to driving […]

Three reasons you feel pain when putting pressure on your wrist

There are hundreds of movements you do throughout the day that put pressure on your wrists, but these movements can seem far from commonplace when the pressure they cause is triggering wrist pain.  People who are feeling wrist pain are a part of a fairly large group. A medical survey reveals that 6% of respondents […]