Why are your wrists so weak? And what can you do to remedy the problem?Using your smartphone and a computer mouse less frequently can help spare your wrists, as "repetitive motions can overstrain them ...

According to a 2024 study, regularly engaging with electronic devices that necessitate thumb usage can worsen thumb strain. Moreover, adopting awkward postures while using these devices increases the ...

Many people will experience some form of arthritis in their hand as they age. A common area for arthritis in the hand is in the thumb. Thumb arthritis is often a case of overuse, when the joint gets ...

"Mommy thumb," also known as De Quervain's tenosynovitis, is a painful condition that affects the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. This is one of the most common postpartum conditions, ...

A 2024 study revealed that prolonged smartphone use, around five hours daily, leads to hand pain, stiffness, and reduced grip strength in university students. Research highlights that both usage ...

Mommy's wrist, mother's thumb — the condition has a few different nicknames, but any new parent who's dealing with it will agree on one thing: it can be incredibly painful. According to Dr. Tiffany ...

My patient, a 56-year-old lawyer, was a self-professed mobile-phone addict. His thumb and wrist pain were worsening daily. By the time I saw him, he was no longer able to punch his BlackBerry. His ...

Wrist pain has a lot of possible causes, including a sprain, tendonitis, arthritis, and fractures. Some may heal with rest, while others may need treatment. It may also be a chronic issue that has the ...

In the treatment of childhood sporting injuries, some wrist pains can be a bit difficult to diagnosis, especially the area on the side of the wrist opposite the thumb. Injuries to this area may ...

People who experience wrist/arm/shoulder pain (from whichever of many reasons) when using computers, which mouse/habit has helped you the most? After starting to get strong pain in my arm, work issued ...

Sandy Boyd's BlackBerry had become her passion. Now it has also become a source of pain. About three months ago, the National Association of Manufacturers vice president noticed that, as she started ...