Carpal tunnel syndrome can cause pain, numbness and tingling in your hand. This is a result of too much pressure on the median nerve in your wrist. As this nerve travels through the carpal tunnel, it can become compressed through repetitive use. Carpal tunnel wrist braces can help to support the wrist in a position […]
What is the Difference Between a Fracture and a Break?
One of the most common questions in orthopedics is this: what’s the difference between a fracture and a break? The short answer: there is no difference. A bone fracture is the same thing as a break. The bone may or may not separate completely, but any disruption in the bone structure is considered a fracture. […]
Muscle Strain: How to Heal Sore Muscles
Did you know muscle strains and contusions make up approximately 90% of all sports injuries? Muscle injuries can be categorized into 3 different categories: Muscle Strains are when excessive forces cause over-stretching of the muscle Contusions are when trauma directly causes injury to the muscle Lacerations are when a muscle is cut all the way […]