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A jammed finger, while painful, can usually be treated at home with icing, taping, and rest. However, reach out to a healthcare provider and have it checked with an X-ray if you experience severe pain or immobility, as these could indicate a fracture or dislocation.

Wrist strengthening exercises improve the flexibility and range of motion of your wrist joints and tendons. These easy at-home exercises benefit athletes such as boxers, gymnasts, and tennis players, as well as people at risk of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Popping and cracking in your wrist (sometimes known as crepitus) can be an uncomfortable sensation. Reasons your wrist pops or cracks may include normal joint cracking, osteoarthritis, tendon issues, or an unstable joint.

 A hyperextended elbow occurs when your elbow joint bends backward more than it should. This condition mostly happens in individuals involved in weigh...

As sports specialization and year-round play among younger athletes in baseball have become increasingly prevalent, so has the prevalence of Little Le...

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common nerve complaint in the United States.It's often associated with overuse and repetitive work-related injuries (people miss an average of 25 work days from first symptoms to treatment).2 Health conditions including diabetes, obesity, and thyroid ...

After a shoulder injury has been treated, patients are often left with a feeling of insecurity many of them report that their shoulder "doesn'...

Estrogen plays a crucial role in maintaining joint health and flexibility. A 2024 review suggests that reduced estrogen levels can lead to increased inflammation and changes in the connective tissues, which could make you more susceptible to conditions like frozen shoulder.

Deltoid pain is usually due to an injury, like a strain, to the muscle or surrounding structures, including the nerves, bones, and tendons.

Your posture can suffer if you spend a lot of time hunched in front of a computer or sitting on a couch or chair. But your workout can improve your po...