Although we hardly pay attention to our thumb, it helps with almost half of our hand functions throughout the day. It’s no surprise that when hurting, it throws a serious wrench into your daily routine, making even the simplest tasks a challenge. If you find yourself asking, “Why does my thumb hurt when I press on it?” it might be time to explore what’s causing the pain. In this blog,...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a commonly-occurring medical condition when the median nerve of the hand is compressed at the wrist. This is the nerve that runs from the forearm into the palm of the hand, and its dysfunction results in extreme forms of numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hands. You may have heard of it, and that's why you are googling: How do I prevent carpal tunnel? Most...

What is LCL? The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) is a band of tissue on the outer side of the knee. It connects the femur of the thigh to the fibula of the calf.   The LCL can stabilize the lateral side of the knee joint, especially when the knees are placed under stress or knee flexion and rotation. In simpler words, it prevents your knees from bending outward abnormally. An...

Can you walk on a fractured ankle?Ankle fracture is a common fracture, which refers to a bone fracture or rupture in the ankle area. Twisting, rolling, rotating your ankle while running or walking, tripping or falling from a height, or even collisions such as during a road accident can cause a fractured ankle.In the event of a serious ankle fracture, you may need surgical intervention. You may have a simple break in...

Tenonitis is a disease that significantly affects an individual's daily life and activity abilities. Pain and swelling can limit the range of joint movement, making daily activities such as typing, weightlifting, walking, or running difficult. Persistent pain may affect sleep quality, which in turn can affect mood and overall health.  To alleviate these symptoms and get back to a normal life, you can apply some home treatment methods, such as...

Do you know what moves your limb or pulls the bone when you exercise? That’s the role of a flexible tissue called the tendon that facilitates movement. Different joints contain tendons, and each one performs the crucial function of connecting your muscles to bones. However, overuse or repetitive motions can damage your tendons, leading to musculoskeletal disorders such as tendonitis. This inflammation of the tendons restricts you from performing everyday...

Excessive inward rolling of your foot, known as overpronation, can cause a cascade of problems for your feet, ankles, knees, hips, and back. A pronated ankle is a condition in which your ankle rolls excessively inwards when you walk or run. Let’s dive deeper and learn how to fix pronated ankles after recognizing their symptoms.   Recognizing the Symptoms of Ankle Pronation According to a study[1] done on 36 individuals, additional foot muscle...

Sway back posture is a type of poor posture in which your hips are pushed forward while your upper body leans back. This makes your center of gravity fall behind your hips. Ideally, your head, ribs, and pelvis should be aligned, stacked one on top of the other to keep balance. But in swayback posture, this balance goes out the window, creating a real recipe for disaster. Buckle up as we dive...