Bones/Joints And Sports Injuries

Continued compression on the nerve can cause increasingly severe symptoms and can ultimately damage the nerve. This can permanently impair some of the functions of the hand. For this reason, treatment is important. Proper treatment can control or cure CTS and prevent permanent disability. Depending on the severity of CTS, conventional treatment may involve some […]

Carpal tunnel syndrome, or CTS, is a condition in which one of the major nerves that controls the functioning of the hand and fingers – the median nerve – becomes compressed inside a “tunnel” in the wrist. This can cause various symptoms including pain, numbness, tingling, or a “funny feeling” in the fingers, hand, or

We don’t always know what causes carpal tunnel syndrome. In fact, in most cases no obvious cause can be found. However, any condition that lessens the amount of space in the carpal tunnel or narrows the tunnel can potentially result in compression of the median nerve within the tunnel. Such conditions usually result in swelling

CTS can be triggered by long hours of poor posture (slouching, jutting the chin forward) and work that encourages the wrists to be bent up, in, or out. Activities that foster these conditions include: Using vibrating tools Cutting Crocheting, knitting, sewing Using hand tools, particularly those used for turning or twisting (screwdrivers, wrenches) Bicycling, house

A doctor will take a careful medical history, asking about: The symptoms and what brings them on How long you’ve had them What makes them worse or better Your general medical background The doctor will examine your hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, and neck to check for nerve compression or other problems, and may perform a

Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to back pain. Back pain is common and is one of the leading reasons why people see a physician in the U.S. Back pain carries steep economic costs annually in medical treatments and disability payments. Rarely do people develop significant problems with the bones

Here are definitions of medical terms related to back pain. Annulus fibrosis: Cartilage-like material formed in a series of rings surrounding the nucleus pulposus (soft center) of a disc. Cauda equina: A region at the lower end of the spinal column in which nerve roots branch out in a fashion that resembles a horse’s tail. Cervical: The neck

Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on back pain. Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons  Phone: 847-823-7186 Phone: 800-346-2267 http://www.aaos.org Physical Therapy Association  Phone: 800/999-APTA (2782) http://www.apta.org American Chronic Pain Association  Phone: (916) 632-0922 Fax: (916) 632-3208 Email: ACPA@pacbell.net American Pain Society  Phone: 847/375-4715 Fax: 847-375-6315  Email: info@ampainsoc.org Academy of Pain Management  Phone: (209) 533-9744

Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on rotator cuff injury. The american Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)  http://www.sportsmed.org American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons  Phone: 847/823-7186 or Phone: 800/346-AAOS http://www.aaos.org. The University of Washington has excellent information about the shoulder, including video clips and a self-assessment test for shoulder injuries, available on

The type and severity of the back pain will depend on the condition that’s causing the pain. However, various causes of back pain may produce similar symptoms. Low back pain may come on suddenly or gradually. When low back pain is intense or “acute,” it usually lasts a brief period such as a few days to

The cause of the back pain is most often diagnosed through a history and a physical exam. Only 10% of those suffering from acute back pain will require any special diagnostic testing. In selected cases, clinical tests can help determine the cause and source of back pain. Because most symptoms of acute back pain resolve within four