Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Click here to subscribe today or Login. When we think of bone, muscle and joint health, the first parts of the body that often ...

Wrist pain has a lot of possible causes, including a sprain, tendonitis, arthritis, and fractures. Some may heal with rest, while others may need treatment. It may also be a chronic issue that has the ...

If your outer wrist feels sore and achy, you might chalk it up to arthritis. But that discomfort could be ulnar wrist pain, which affects the side of the wrist closest to the pinky finger. And it can ...

Doctors say that for many people, hand pain and discomfort can impact their day and interfere with their sleep. David Wei, an orthopedic hand surgeon at Orthopedic & Neurosurgery Specialists, says if ...

No matter the culprit, be it tendonitis, carpal tunnel or arthritis, hand and wrist pain can majorly impede your daily life. While it’s always a good idea to address the root cause of your condition ...

The appropriate management of hand pain will usually depend greatly on the cause of the pain. Management techniques include physical therapy, at-home treatment, medications and surgery, each of which ...

Hand and wrist pain happens for various reasons, whether it is from a sudden injury such as a fracture or sprain, or an underlying issue like arthritis. Another condition that may be causing your pain ...

Too much of a good thing can usually have some downsides, and texting on your favorite smartphone is no exception. Doctors are divided, however, on what exactly those downsides are. Some doctors point ...

People often fracture or break the bones in their hands or wrists after traumatic injuries. Fractures can cause pain and swelling around the injury. Fractures can also change the position of your ...

Medically reviewed by Forest Miller, OTR/L Smartphone pinky is a common issue caused by holding phones, not a medical ...

Most cysts, tumors, and other lesions can be diagnosed and even treated in your office. A trio of experts provides step-by-step guidance. This is the second of a two-part series. Part 1 appeared in ...

People who experience wrist/arm/shoulder pain (from whichever of many reasons) when using computers, which mouse/habit has helped you the most? After starting to get strong pain in my arm, work issued ...