Possible Causes for Hand andArmPain Hand and arm pain can occur for many different reasons, and some may not be so obvious. Common types of pain related to the hands and wrists are as follows. If you’re experiencing any of the symptoms that come with these conditions, you may need professional attention from a hand therapist. Tendinitis
Arthritis Arthritis is a very common reason for hand pain. It causes joints to lose cartilage that allows them to move against each other easily. When this cartilage disappears, you will experience swelling and stiffness. Although this condition is often found in older patients as they age, arthritis can present itself in people of all ages. Trigger Fingers This condition occurs when flexor tendons (tendons that control thumb and finger movement) become inflamed and irritated. They eventually become thick which prevents the tendons from moving smoothly. This results in your fingers or thumb to bend and lock up. When you attempt to straighten them, you’ll experience pain. People suffering from gout, diabetes, or rheumatoid arthritis are more likely to develop this condition.
This is a condition that causes pain and inflammation to occur on the outside of your wrist by your thumb. The pain often extends from this area up through the arm. If you have trouble making a fist without pain, turning your wrist, or holding onto items, you may have this condition. It often happens as a result of wrist fractures. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome This causes pain in the palm of your hand, fingers, and forearm. Normally the pain is more severe at night. The discomfort is caused by the swelling of the median nerve which controls sensation and muscle movement in the thumb. As it becomes constricted, it can make it difficult to hold onto objects because of the pain.
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IT’S LEAF RAKING TIME! It’s that time of year and all your fellow leaf rakers are out in full force cleaningup their yards andgetting ready for…ugghwinter. Here are the Top 6 Things you should keep in mind as you tackle that yard: 1.Warm up – Get your body moving with a brisk walk or some trunk rotations before you start raking. 2.Avoid twisting –moveyour feet anduseyour legs to shift your weight back and forth rather than twisting throughyour back. Keep your shoulders and your hips facing the same direction, bend at the hips and not your back, and you can’t go wrong! 3.Get the right rake – Use a rake that is a good length for you. A rake to long or too short will make you put more stress on your back. 4.Switch it up –Don’t always rake fromthe same side. Changing your arm and leg position will help decrease the repeated stress on your joints. 5.Use your legs – Bend at the knees when picking up piles of leaves andyardbags (that aren’t too full!) todecrease the load on your low back. 6.Finishup – It’s always agood idea tofinishwithsomestretching, or even iceareas thatyouknowtend toget sore, after aworkout. Then go and enjoy a cold (or warm!) beverage of your choice after a job well done!
We are pleased to welcome Rachelle Porter to the HFL team!
Rachelle joined Hands for Living September 2020 and brings over a decade of medical and administrative experience to our clinic. Her history in the administrative field of Occupational Therapy makes her a great addition to our team. Rachelle’s focus is to travel alongside each of our patients until they reach their goals. Through scheduling, treatment coordination, keeping up to date with physician and surgeon communications on patient progress and verifying your benefits, she will be ready to assist you all along your journey to healing. When she isn’t in the office, Rachelle enjoys being outdoors bow hunting, playing vintage MS-DOS games and spending time with her family and dogs.
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