Whether you wake up in the middle of the night with a burning sensation or just have a bit of trouble flexing your fingers, you instinctively know you have to take action. Your hand is an essential part of daily movement; from holding the steering wheel to holding a fork, you cannot afford to have… Read more »
This is one of the most common questions that I get asked when people think they have carpal tunnel. “Who can I go talk to or get help from when I my hand hurts and have numbness and tingling that is NOT going away?” “ME – a certified hand therapist” I tell them! But no…..they… Read more »
Are you someone that is considering Carpal Tunnel surgery and not sure if it’s the RIGHT thing to do? Then this blog is for YOU! (Want to learn more about what Carpal Tunnels is? Click this link to grab my E-Book “Unlock the Key to Carpal Tunnel”) So usually I have clients who come in… Read more »
How DO you know if you know you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Well….let me start my telling you a story….. One of the great things about social media is that it makes it so easy to communicate with everyone you know even if you are not such “great” friends. But they can feel confident that… Read more »
Did you know that Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is THE most common nerve problem of the arm? Did you know that Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is MOST commonly treated by hand surgeons? But why not by Hand Therapy Specialist? Well…let me tell you a story of one of our client, Mary. This is just one example… Read more »
As temperatures heat up and we get closer to summer, a lot of us are heading out to get just a bit more exercise before hitting the beach. Running, biking and rollerblading are among the top forms of activity, but each comes with some risk of injury from trips or falls. What do you… Read more »
Physical therapy is primarily aimed at helping patients get back to their normal selves, free of pain and suffering, so they can enjoy the daily activities they once used to. The truth is physical therapy is not always everybody’s first choice of treatment. Often, people who have suffered injuries and people with chronic pain or… Read more »
We hear so much about stretching….so what’s the big deal? What is your current understanding of what stretching is and why you should do it? Anyone here have neck and shoulder tightness? Painful? Can’t sleep or get comfortable sleeping? What are some of your job duties or general activities? Do you sit at a… Read more »
Hand injuries are more common than one might think. They can happen to anyone, virtually everywhere, no matter their age, gender or occupation. Our hands are extremely intricate in design and function and hence very prone to injuries. And when your hand is injured, your quality of life decreases, your productivity declines and you cease… Read more »
If you’ve ever had an injury or dealt with chronic pain, you probably followed a pretty traditional course of action to address it. After searching on Google or asking friends and family if they had this same problem and what they did…. You probably went to your primary care doctor and they sent you for… Read more »