Arthritis is not a single disease but a family of disorders that attack joints and the tiny, complex joints in our hands and fingers are among the most commonly affected. Two patterns are responsible ...
We use our hands for activities from cooking to brushing our teeth to gardening to writing a shopping list. So when our hands, wrists, or fingers hurt, that pain can interfere with much of what we do.
Do you have pain in your wrist that doesn't go away or comes and goes? If so, you may have carpal tunnel syndrome. You shouldn't ignore these symptoms because the pain can get worse over time. Carpal ...
I've been working out around my knee pain for years — swapping in low-impact exercises and joint-friendly moves for jumps and squats on the days where my discomfort is at a peak. But figuring out how ...
Tingling, numbness, stiffness, and sharp pain in the dominant hand (and elbow) is common among frequent users of hand tools. But those problem are both preventable and, if you get them, treatable in ...
Whenever you’re feeling stiffness or pain in your joints from your Rheumatoid Arthritis, your first instinct might be to just ...
There are many ways to treat Dupuytren’s contracture, including injections and surgery. But if your symptoms are mild, you may be able to manage the condition with more conservative treatment, such as ...
Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune condition that causes stiffness, swelling, and pain around your joints. Most commonly, people with psoriatic arthritis already have psoriasis. This skin condition ...
Yoga isn’t the only way to improve your posture—exercises that stretch and strengthen your core, back, chest, and neck can help you stand tall and sit up straight.