We are deep in the thick of summer and it’s been HOT and filled with Afternoon RAIN showers to try and cool us down. there’s so much to do here in Miami no matter the weather if you want to be active and enjoying life if you didn’t have any shoulder problems. Here are MY… Read more »
Whether you have heard heard of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) or not, the fact is that it is surprisingly common. One study highlighted that there were over 400,000 carpal tunnel surgeries in one year alone, costing the economy in excess of two billion dollars. Despite being so common, it is a condition which the general… Read more »
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 »