Contact Hands for Living! If the home remedies listed above don’t do the trick for preventing or treating pain, we will helpyou find relief at Hands for Living. Our certified hand therapists will assess your condition and create a specialized treatment plan for your needs. Pain from specific conditions, such as De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis or CarpalTunnel Syndrome can often be relieved through massage therapy,gentleguidedexercises,orcustom orthotics that can be fitted for you at our clinic. As a newmother,you shouldn’t be worried about hand, wrist, or arm pain – all you should be worried about is caring for your bundle of joy! At Hands for Living, we’ll get your hands back on track, so you can get back to doing what matters – taking care of your family’s newest addition. To find out more about how we can help you care for your hands, call us at 425-368-7943 or visit us online at www.handsforliving.com.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Much like De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can develop due to pressure put on the wrists, hands, and arms. This condition occurs when the median nerve in the wrist becomes pinched, resulting in numbness, tingling, swelling, or pain. It is commonly felt in the wrist, but can also be felt in the forearms and fingers, as well. It is most common to feel pain from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at night while you are preparing to sleep, but it may also occur throughout the day whileyou are going aboutyour dailytasks. Many new mothers who develop carpal tunnel syndrome report noticing a weaker gripintheirhands,andincreasedclumsiness with dropping things. Carpal Tunnel Syndromecanbetreatedwithawristbrace and can be avoided by doing occasional wrist exercises throughout the day.
Dry, Cracked Hands. As a new mother, there is a lot of cleaning that goes on throughout the day surrounding your little one – dirty dishes, dirty clothes, dirty diapers… all of which can lead to dried-out and cracked hands if you count the number of times you wash them throughout the day. A good rule of thumb is to moisturize your hands after every wash, especially when you are making constant trips to the sink. Deep moisturizers intended for dehydrated or severelydryskin will work best in soothing your skin and treating the problem. If needed, you can talk to your doctor about a prescription cream if dryness doesn’t go away. In extreme cases, dried out skin may even turn into an inflamed condition called “dermatitis,” which can be treated through hydrocortisone cream.
Welcome, Hilary!
We are pleased to announce that Hilary Noe, OTR/L, CHT has joined our team! She is averyexperienced hand therapist, as well as a hiker, gardener, and scuba diver. Hilary helps people find self-care techniques that can be completed at home to make clinic treatment most effective. Hilary began her career as an occupational therapist working in geriatric and hospital inpatient rehabilitation. In 2004, she jumped at the opportunity to specialize in hand therapy. She earned her Certification in Hand Therapy in 2009. While the upper extremity (and the wrist in particular) have been her focus since, she continues to draw on skills fostered in the earlyyears of her career as an inpatient OT. During her time as a hand therapist, Hilaryhas sought continuing education and collaboration to expand her practice skills. She uses manual therapy, Graston Technique, ergonomic assessment and the fabrication of custom orthoses, as well as practical tips and tricks to get her clients back to living! Outside of the clinic, she enjoys hiking, skiing and travel to lesser- known places with her husband. She is aMaster Scuba Diver and has completed over 250 dives. During the summer she puts her interest in gardening to work by growing vegetables for a local food pantry.
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