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  Image Source: Total Orthocare Carpal tunnel syndrome, also called median nerve compression, is a condition that causes numbness, tingling, or weakness in your hand. It happens because of pressure on your median nerve, which runs the length of your arm, goes through a passage in your wrist called the carpal tunnel, and ends in your hand. The median controls the movement and feeling of your thumb and the movement of all your fingers except your pinky. The symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include pain in your wrist, fingers, hand or arm, numb hands, a burning sensation in the middle and index fingers, tingling or pins and needles, an electric-like shock through the wrist and hand, a weak thumb or difficulty gripping. These symptoms are often exaggerated when the wrist is bent forward. The numbness or pain may be worse at night, and may actually keep you awake. During the day, it may occur more often when participating in activities that bend the wrist. You might first notice that...

Image Source: Total Orthocare As we grow old, the condition of our body also deteriorates. We become less active which is the result of our joints becoming weaker day by day. Our bones lose their mass and become brittle where fractures are more likely to happen. Also the joints stiffen making our range of motion very limited. Such a condition is called Arthritis. Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more of our joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen the more we age. The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. There are more than 100 types of arthritis, and they all have a unique set of challenges. Here’s what you need to know about the different types of arthritis, the causes and symptoms, and the forms of treatment available. How to know if the pain in your joint is Arthritis? If you feel that you might be suffering from it then it is advisable to keep a note of your symptoms regula...

Image Source: Total Orthocare Back pain is one of the most common orthopedic problems and many people suffer from it. It is often told that you must sit straight otherwise you will develop back pain later on which is true. A bad posture will seriously affect your health if you don’t correct it especially when sitting for a longer duration. Lower back pain is not a disorder but a symptom of several types of medical problems. It usually results from a problem with one or more parts of the lower back, such as ligaments, muscles, nerves and vertebrae: the bony structures that make up the spine. This pandemic has caused everyone to remain under lockdown and due to this everyone has started working remotely from home itself. So it means we are deprived from the small physical activities that were included in the commuting process. Sitting for long hours in the same position can cause your body to react with pain. Although, back pain can be cured without the need for extensive treatment and o...

Image Source: Total Orthocare It is quite common to injure your ankle while stepping on an uneven surface or missing a step while walking. This is normal and most of the time people get away with just a sprain that can be handled with a pack of ice. Sometimes this is just a small pain however, sometimes it is more than just a pain and can’t be suppressed with an ice pack. An ankle sprain injury happens when the strong ligaments that hold your ankle bones together are stretched beyond their limits such as being rolled, twisted or turned in an awkward way. This limits the motion of your ankle making walking difficult leading to severe pain and discomfort. Ankle sprains can happen to anyone at any age. Participating in sports, walking on uneven surfaces, or even wearing inappropriate footwear can all cause this type of injury. Although, most of the time people complaining of ankle sprain injury are often advised to take rest along with the suggestion of hot and cold treatment. Some swelli...

  Image Source: Total Orthocare We often complain about pain in our hands, wrists, and finger joints. This is due to the fact that because of our habits we repeatedly place our hands and legs in such a way that it wears our muscles in unnoticeably small amounts. Like for example if you work sitting in front of a computer then you will find that your wrists hurt after a while. Or maybe you may find that your knees hurt after you stand up after a long time sitting. You may think that these are just normal pains and will go away after some time and we don’t need to worry too much about it. Unfortunately, we are wrong about that and it may develop certain conditions that we may later regret. One such condition is known as the RSI or Repetitive Strain Injury . Causes: RSI is an injury to part of the musculoskeletal or nervous system caused by repetitive use, vibrations, compression or long periods in a fixed position. Other common names to it include repetitive stress disorders, cumulat...