Is your thumb still hurting after a distal radius fracture? Whether your wrist fracture required surgery or was treated with a cast, thumb pain can be a normal part of recovery—but that doesn’t mean you should ignore it. This video…

If you’re preparing for carpal tunnel surgery, you may be wondering how long recovery takes—and whether you’ll need therapy afterward. This video explains what to expect after a carpal tunnel release, including swelling, pillar pain, movement, tendon glides, scar tissue,…

When Leoner first came to Hands-On Therapy Services after fracturing his left hand, he was in significant pain and says his hand was functioning at only about 40%. After eight months of therapy, Leoner describes his hand as being about…

Shoulder surgery isn’t always the first option. Depending on what’s causing your pain, specialized occupational therapy and treatments like shockwave or EMTT may be options to explore before—or even after—surgery. The goal is to improve movement, strength, and pain by…

Hand pain, numbness, tingling, or that sudden “electric shock” feeling can be signs that a nerve isn’t working properly—but that doesn’t automatically mean you have carpal tunnel syndrome. In this workshop replay, Hoang explains how the median, ulnar, and radial…

Cuando Silveria (Babi) llegó a Hands-On Therapy Services, caminaba con mucha dificultad y tenía movilidad limitada debido a sus problemas articulares y una lesión en la cadera. En este testimonio, comparte cómo ha sido su proceso de recuperación y los…

Thumb or wrist pain doesn’t automatically mean you need a cortisone injection or surgery. Even when an X-ray shows arthritis, there may be conservative options worth exploring first. This video explains: 👉 when hand therapy may be worth trying before…

🚨 1 WEEK AWAY! Should you stop using your hand when your thumb hurts? Probably not. Avoiding movement altogether may actually make things worse. The bigger question is: Why does your thumb hurt in the first place? Come learn what…

If you have thumb arthritis, does that mean the pain and joint changes will automatically keep getting worse? Not necessarily. This video explains why arthritis on an X-ray doesn’t always equal pain and why treating only the painful spot may…

Still dealing with thumb pain and no real answer on what to do about it? Maybe you were told it’s “arthritis.” Maybe you’ve spent hours Googling, trying to piece it together yourself. Either way, you’re still stuck wondering what you…