5 Tips for “Trigger Finger” What is Trigger Finger? We all have tendons in our hands that allow us to actively bend or straighten our fingers. The tendons that allow us to bend our fingers are located on the palm side of our hands. These tendons pass through several tunnels or “sheaths” that help keep […]
Wrist and Hand Pain
De Quervain’s Tendonitis
What is de Quervain’s tendonitis? De Quervain’s (dih-kwer-VAINS) tendonitis (or de Quervain’s tenosynovitis) is inflammation of the sheath that covers the two tendons that help move the thumb. These tendons are located along the thumb-side of the wrist and when one overuses the wrist, it causes these two tendons to become inflamed. The main symptoms […]
Fibromyalgia Relief Part 1
What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a disorder that affects the muscle throughout the body and results in widespread muscle pain. The term fibromyalgia comes from the latin “Fibro” which means fiber, “my” stands for muscle and “algia” means pain. Fibromyalgia literally means Muscle Fiber Pain. Those with fibromyalgia describe it as a flu-like symptoms that […]
Yoga for Wrist Pain Relief
Repetitive Stress Injury Repetitive stress injury (RSI) is often the cause for wrist pain. It can occur at any time and affect any one in today’s modern world. Your hands are critical to for basic survival, work, communication, recreation and even creative expression. Any injury to your hand or wrist can have a widespread negative […]
Carpal Tunnel
Components Of Wrist The Carpal Tunnel is the passage in the wrist created by the carpal bones on three sides with a ligament covering as the roof. Through this crowded tiny space, nine tendons pass, as well as the median nerve. These tendons help you bend your wrist and fingers. Any inflammation in the carpal […]
