Coronavirus Resources

As part of our response to COVID-19, we’re taking additional proactive steps to ensure the health and safety of anyone visiting our office so you can feel confident you and your loved ones are protected while at our office. Aside from the additional safety protocols, you’ll experience several differences during your appointment with your [...]

Coronavirus Resources2021-07-01T00:32:10-04:00

3 Warning Signs You May Have Osteoporosis

What is osteoporosis? What causes osteoporosis? Can you prevent osteoporosis? What are the three warning signs you may have osteoporosis? Can osteoporosis be treated? Osteoporosis is a common disorder that makes the bones weak and more likely to break. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, 10 million Americans have been diagnosed with osteoporosis and [...]

3 Warning Signs You May Have Osteoporosis2020-08-06T18:07:42-04:00

Coronavirus Appointment FAQs

As part of our response to COVID-19, we’re taking additional proactive steps to ensure the health and safety of anyone visiting our office so you can feel confident you and your loved ones are protected while at our office. Here are several common questions and answers addressing our increased safety measures. We’ve taken [...]

Coronavirus Appointment FAQs2020-07-02T14:58:25-04:00
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5 Ways to Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a debilitating condition that causes pain and limits both range of motion and strength in the hands, wrists, fingers, and forearms.  Thankfully, you can go a long way toward averting the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome with some simple adjustments to your daily routine. Below, we’ll break down 5 [...]

5 Ways to Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome2019-12-22T12:53:36-05:00
  • Joint Pain

Making Sense of Joint Pain: Arthritis, Tendonitis, Bursitis

If you feel pain or swelling in your joints, there’s a chance you may have arthritis, tendonitis, or bursitis. Knowing which you have helps you and your doctor create the best treatment plan for your symptoms. Joint pain refers to discomfort, aches, and soreness in any of the body’s joints. Joints are the parts [...]

Making Sense of Joint Pain: Arthritis, Tendonitis, Bursitis2019-11-21T12:00:56-05:00
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What is Trigger Finger?

When a finger or thumb becomes locked in a bent-down position and is unable to straighten out on its own, there is a strong likelihood that it’s the result of trigger finger, known as stenosing tenosynovitis of the finger. Trigger finger is a painful condition resulting from the tendons in the hand becoming inflamed. [...]

What is Trigger Finger?2019-04-11T11:53:44-04:00

De Quervain’s Tendonitis

De Quervain's tendonitis occurs when the tendons around the base of the thumb become constricted or irritated. Swelling of the tendons can cause pain and tenderness along the thumb and the side of the wrist. This is particularly noticeable when performing movements such as forming a fist, grasping or gripping something, or when turning the [...]

De Quervain’s Tendonitis2018-12-18T13:49:52-05:00

Understanding Arthritis of the Hand

The hand and wrist have many small joints that all work together to perform large actions, like opening a door or typing on a keyboard. Arthritis can affect the joints making even the most mundane of tasks painful, difficult or downright impossible. Without treatment, arthritis can lead to limited range of motion, increased pain [...]

Understanding Arthritis of the Hand2024-02-02T16:23:52-05:00

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Do you have a pain or numbness in your hand that has been there for months and won’t go away? If you do, don’t pass this off as a passing cramp or regular pain. This pain can be the result of carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is the result of an entrapped nerve in [...]

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome2024-01-29T14:50:01-05:00

What is Tennis Elbow and What are Your Treatment Options?

When serving up the ball at your next tennis match it is important to avoid over-exertion to prevent unnecessary injuries on the court. Lateral epicondylitis, also known as Tennis Elbow occurs when tendons in your elbow are overworked, usually by repetitive motions of the wrist and arm. The pain suffers feel is attributed to tendons [...]

What is Tennis Elbow and What are Your Treatment Options?2018-12-18T13:55:12-05:00