Yips are involuntary wrist muscle spasms that affect athletes. They are often associated with golf, baseball, and sports that involve swinging and throwing motions, such…
Can physical therapies help individuals with a Colles’ or wrist fracture? Colles’ Fracture A broken wrist or Colles fracture can be a painful and stressful…
Can various stretches be beneficial for individuals dealing with wrist and hand pain by reducing pain and discomfort to the extremities? Introduction In a technological-driven…
For individuals who lift weights, are there ways to protect the wrists and prevent injuries when lifting weights? Wrist Protection The wrists are complex joints.…
Golfing wrist injuries are common with treatment requiring 1-3 months of rest and immobilization and if tears are present surgery. Can chiropractic treatment help avoid…
The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that begin in the cervical/neck spinal cord and travel down the cervicoaxillary canal into the armpit. Forming…
Cue sports use a cue stick to strike billiard balls off and around a pool or equivalent table. The most common game is pool. Although these…
Introduction The forearms have a casual relationship with the hands and the wrist as they are below the elbow and have very important motor functions.…
Skateboarding is a popular activity among children, teenagers, and young adults. It is recreational, competitive, fun, and exciting but, like any sport, carries a risk…
Forearm pain refers to soreness, aches, or discomfort between the wrist and the elbow. An injury or inflammation can affect any tissues, including muscles, bones,…
Video gaming has grown to over 150 million individuals in the United States playing. Around 60% of Americans play video games every day, with the…
Today, we are constantly tapping, scrolling, clicking, using our hands, fingers, and thumbs on smartphones, tablets, computers, etc. Constant repetitive use has increased the development…
Bowling is a fun physical activity that is enjoyable for all ages. Today, there are college bowlers, recreational bowlers, amateur, semiprofessional, professional leagues, and tournaments…
The hands are used for all kinds of tasks/chores day and night. Using the hands requires the wrists. When wrist pain presents, it can make…
Tennis is an intense sport that requires strength, agility, flexibility, stamina, endurance, and conditioning. And it’s a great way to stay in shape. However, with…