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...
May 10, 2018 | Rehab, Health & Wellness Articles | WAGs
With spring in bloom, there are a lot of opportunity to move, get yard work done, bicycle your neighborhood, work out, and more. It feels good, but look out for tendinitis — it can sneak up on you when you are overzealous about getting it all in! WAGs is here to help....
May 3, 2016 | Outdoor Exercise
Is Your Green Thumb causing Sore Thumbs? As gardening season arrives you may find yourself with sore, aching thumbs and wrists. All the digging, dirt turning, rock heaving, week pulling and raking puts a fair amount of stress on our overworked thumbs. Add to that...
Feb 9, 2016 | Fitness, Yoga & Pilates Articles | WAGs, Rehab, Health & Wellness Articles | WAGs, Uncategorized
Were you a bit overzealous in attacking your resolution to get in shape? Did your zeal land you on the sidelines with an injury? Sometimes referred to as the ‘Weekend Warrior’ syndrome, you likely have an overuse injury such as tendinitis. Symptoms can appear suddenly...
