Because our main nervous system runs along the spine, back pain is very common and according to various studies, is suffered by over 60 million Americans. Back pain may be temporary, but may also be a sign of other health issues that require prompt treatment. The pain potentially occurs in lower and upper part of […]

Having a broken or fractured arm basically means that one of the bones has cracked or got broken. This injury is fairly common in both children and adults, especially among adults with osteoporosis. Since an arm consists of three major bones, a fracture can happen on any of them, meaning that some arm fractures are […]

An elbow fracture is a bone break that happens on your elbow joint, and the main cause of it can be, most commonly, trauma, such as falling. In the recent years, there has been a rise of elbow fractures in children, the elderly, women, and athletes. Women especially should be careful as they are more […]

Recovering from a broken wrist can be long and hard, often hindering your daily activities. The fact that we use our wrists so much makes it a crucial body part and a speedy recovery is essential if we want to go back to our regular day to day activities. Broken wrist mostly occurs due to […]

Elbow bursitis is an inflammation of olecranon bursa that is located at the very tip of the elbow. This condition is also called ‘’student’s’’ or ‘’miner’s’’ elbow because people with these occupations tend to spend a lot of time transferring their weight to this area of the arm. In the following text, you’ll learn about […]

Stress, anxiety or other psychological disorders can cause a condition called dermatophagia. This is a disease that is usually described as compulsive biting at your skin, especially your fingers and around your nails.  This frequently ends up in discoloration and bleeding of this part of your skin. Many people are bothered by this and it […]

Finger injuries are quite common and can happen at work, at home, or during leisure hours. A simple injury such as a cut, a tearing injury, or a crushing one, can all lead to the amputation of the finger. Since the fingertips are full of nerves, they are very sensitive, and a fingertip injury or […]

The hand is one of the most frequently used body parts, which means that fingers and palms will often come in contact with dangerous agents that can injure you, including hot surfaces that can burn your fingers and leave it blistered. Everyday items can burn you, such as hot pans or burners, hot steam, and […]

The post-operative process may be quite painful and long, but in order to help make the healing faster and to go back to the regular activities, you should do a set of exercises to help the fingers go back to their natural state as soon as possible. There is a set of activities and exercises […]

Treating trigger finger may be long and strenuous, however, there are several options you can take to improve, and, eventually, heal the condition altogether.   Not treating The first option an individual can take is not treating the condition at all. Approximately one in five people will improve their state by simply not doing anything […]