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Hand surgeon Reid W. Draeger, MD answers your questions about fibromyalgia and how it may relate to the numbness in your hands. Article Reference: ASSH|Handcare What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes aches, pains, and tenderness all over the body. It is a long-term disorder that lasts for years or may even be lifelong. …
Here is a creative method to assess nerve functioning in the hand and some ideas for orthotic interventions. Using the universally known children’s game of “Rock, Paper, Scissors”, one can assess the nerve functioning of the three peripheral nerves of the upper extremity. 1) Median Nerve: Rock Position Muscles utilized in this position: Pronator Teres, Flexor …
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 takes a different path from …
Exams can be very stressful, not just mentally, but physically too. Repetitive typing and handwriting can place a lot of strain on the hands. Here’s a look at some common conditions and prevention methods. Common Conditions Associated with Studying Studying for exams can be stressful and can put your body under a different type of …
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 more pressure on the median …
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The superficial branch of radial nerve travels down towards the back of the hand underneath the brachoradialis muscle just before the wrist. It supplies sensation to the dorsum of the thumb, and part of the index and middle fingers. Sometimes, if you tap over the distal forearm and wrist on the thumb side, you can …
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