Do you have elbow pain that is sharp only when you are doing certain things and then it goes away? It’s not all the time… if it comes on suddenly, sharp, and makes you feel like you are going to drop whatever is in your hand… …then that elbow pain might be tennis elbow! Keep… Read more »
As a certified hand specialist in Miami and occupational therapy practice, we help people with various arm and hand problems on a daily basis. Our patients often ask us what we think about the different types of braces, e.g. braces for carpal tunnel, the strap for tennis elbow, and the strap for the shoulder to… Read more »
Annoyed by neck pain or discomfort? Getting in the way of your sleep, work, or hobbies? Not sure what you can do to get rid of neck pain/discomfort? Here at Hands-on Therapy Services – the leading clinic for hand therapy in Miami – we are going to share our 3 tips that you can use… Read more »
Frozen shoulder is not as simple as the shoulder getting stuck. There are two ways to develop frozen shoulder. A true “adhesive capsulitis” is when you literally wake up from one day to the next with extreme pain. That pain is constant and stops you from moving and then the joint gets stuck. There are… Read more »
Are shoulder issues making you feel old? Is shoulder pain making it difficult for you to sleep on your side? Just about everyone who has shoulder problems tells me this. No matter what age, the pain and limitations remind us of how we used to feel and what we were able to do when we… Read more »
Hand pain and numbness driving you crazy because you always have to find someone else to open things for you? Not only does carpal tunnel syndrome wake you up at night, but it also makes your hands feel tired and “old”. It makes it hard for you to open bottles or containers by yourself. Amongst… Read more »
Is back pain stopping you from falling asleep and staying asleep? This exact back pain happened to a friend of mine. She’s been doing great with getting to the gym or some kind of workout twice a week. Her goal is to get more active so that she can feel better in her body… Read more »
In the last blog posts about back pain, I broke down the three different areas of your spine and explained how “back” pain is sometimes in the upper part and sometimes it’s in the lower back. Most people ask me about if stretching can help and the next most common question is this: “Is it… Read more »
Are you suffering from hand numbness and pain that is driving you crazy? Do you think you might be suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome but want to be sure what this condition it is exactly? Read on! Recap: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs when the median nerve gets compressed or essentially… Read more »
Doral, FL If you are waking up at night with hand pain, numbness and pins and needle. If you have been told to rest or “change” what you are doing…You have already tried that quick fix splint and you see NO PROGRESS. If you are feeling ANNOYED that your night pain or achiness is just… Read more »
