Bones/Joints And Sports Injuries

Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Cornell University Ergonomics Web (Cuergo for short), at http://ergo.human.cornell.edu. Indispensable information on how to set up an ergonomic workstation and position oneself at it. Illuminating studies on keyboard and mouse design. Typing Injury FAQ, billed as the RSI Community’s Online Resource, at http://www.tifaq.org. Excellent links to articles […]

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 term “rotator cuff” refers to a group of  4 muscles in the shoulder that attach to the upper aspect of the humerus bone in the upper arm. The muscles connect to the bone by tendons, which are tough stringy tissues. The tendons of the 4 rotator cuff muscles combine to form the rotator cuff

Here are some frequently asked questions related to back pain. Q: What is a slipped disc? A: This is actually a mislabeling that refers to a herniated disc. In a herniated disc, the nucleus pulposus perforates the annulus fibrosis – but the entire disc does not “slip” out of place. Q: Back pain wakes me up at night. Are there any