Sep 1, 2022 | Rehab, Health & Wellness Articles | WAGs, Uncategorized
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is caused by pressure on your median nerve. Your carpal tunnel is on the palm side of your hand and is a narrow passageway that the median nerve travels through surrounded by bones and ligaments. When your median nerve gets compressed at...
Jun 20, 2022 | Rehab, Health & Wellness Articles | WAGs
Osteoarthritis of the basal thumb CMC joint, which is the joint that attaches your thumb to the wrist is usually the first place arthritis shows up in women. There are 3 general catagories to managing your symptoms 1) Options for managing your pain 2) Ways to modify...
Jun 29, 2021 | Rehab, Health & Wellness Articles | WAGs
Thumb arthritis is common if your older than 40 and it’s especially prevalent in women. It occurs as cartilage wears away from the base joint of your thumb — also known as the CMC or carpometacarpal joint, that attaches your thumb to your wrist. Thumb arthritis can...
Apr 5, 2021 | Rehab, Health & Wellness Articles | WAGs, Uncategorized
The weathers warming up for those of us in winter climates. Maybe you’re getting out to go for walks and hikes more. One thing you might consider getting is some Nordic walking sticks and turn your stroll into a full body workout. I got a pair last summer and...
Feb 9, 2021 | Rehab, Health & Wellness Articles | WAGs, Uncategorized
How do you know if you have Carpel Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)? Maybe you’ve notice some tingling or numbness in your fingers or hand. Perhaps you’ve got some pain or you can’t open jars as well as you used to because your muscles are getting weaker....
Jan 14, 2021 | Rehab, Health & Wellness Articles | WAGs, Uncategorized
Whether your pain is caused from an injury, overdoing it, repetitive stress or something else, here are some ways to take care of pain and discomfort. Physical Treatments- These are best for acute pain, or if you’ve had surgery or an injury. Many chronic...
