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Common causes of hand numbness and tingling

Common causes of hand numbness and tingling

We take a look at the three main nerves that supply the hand – the radial, median and ulnar nerves – and how they are related to common causes of hand numbness and tingling. The hand is supplied by three main nerves, the radial, median and ulnar nerves. Each one…

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What are the causes, stages and treatment for a frozen shoulder?

What are the causes, stages and treatment for a frozen shoulder?

A frozen shoulder can cause severe pain, loss of function and eventually loss of movement from stiffness. Let’s take a look at the different stages, causes, issues and treatments. Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is often mistaken for a rotator cuff injury during the early phases. However, adhesive capsulitis has a…

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What is Hand Dystonia?

What is Hand Dystonia?

Hand dystonia is a neurological condition that causes involuntary movement or cramps in the hand or arm muscles when performing a task. Let’s take a look at the condition and how it is treated. What Is Hand Dystonia? Hand dystonia, or focal hand dystonia, is also known as writer’s cramp,…

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How to return to yoga after a wrist injury

How to return to yoga after a wrist injury

Yoga is demanding on the wrist as it requires a lot of weight-bearing, flexibility and strength. Here is a guide to returning to yoga after suffering a wrist injury. Returning to sports after a wrist injury can be a challenge. Yoga is demanding on the wrist as it requires a…

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How to avoid common injuries associated with weightlifting

How to avoid common injuries associated with weightlifting

Weightlifters can experience injuries due to the repetitive nature of the activity and lifting heavy weights. Let’s take a look at some common injuries and prevention methods. Tennis elbow – Defined by wear and tear to tendon insertion of the forearm extensor muscles to the lateral elbow. The main muscle…

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Tingling and numbness in your hands whilst pregnant

Tingling and numbness in your hands whilst pregnant

Women can be more prone to developing carpal tunnel syndrome during pregnancy. Here’s a look at why and what you can do to help it. During pregnancy you can be more prone to developing carpal tunnel syndrome. This is because there can accumulation of fluid in the body which places…

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