What is de Quervain’s Tenosynovitis: De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is a quite painful condition that causes discomfort to the thumb side of the wrist. This happens because the two tendons that move the thumb through a pulley like system at the wrist becomes irritated. The swelling that occurs due to this irritation limits the tendons’ ability … Read More
When to Use Heat? Heat can be used for stiffness, arthritis, muscle pain, and back or neck pain. Heat may be preferred for chronic or long-lasting stiffness and acute muscle soreness. Note: Heat should NOT be used for the first 3-5 days after joint sprains such as with new knee or ankle injuries. Heat is … Read More
Trigger Finger or Trigger Thumb is a condition in your hand that causes pain, and sometimes you can feel a “clicking” when making a fist or even when straightening the hand. The most common finger to get this condition is the ring finger. But it can occur in any finger or even in your thumb. … Read More
Hand Therapy might be more necessary than you realize. We don’t know about you, but we put our hands and wrists through an intense workout every single day. From lifting groceries to pushing baby strollers, opening tight jars, typing on keyboards, and many other regular day-to-day tasks, our hands take a beating whether we realize … Read More
Hand therapy is ideal for patients who have conditions affecting the hands and upper extremities. Whether it’s a work-related injury, a condition that has happened over time, chronic pain, or a result of trauma, hand therapy benefits many types of people. When you receive hand therapy treatment at Premier Physical Therapy, you’re taken care of … Read More