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In this article, we share exercises that can help reduce stiffness and pain in hands during winter.

Pain or a lack of movement in the thumb could indicate an underlying health condition, such as arthritis, a sprain, or other injury. Exercises, splinting, and medication are some of the treatment ...

Q: Is it possible to sprain the knuckle on the thumb? I was cutting up carpeting for disposal a week and a half ago and the knuckle on my thumb is still stiff. -- Yvette B. A: It is possible to sprain ...

Hand exercises can be helpful for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They can increase flexibility, range of motion, dexterity, and grip strength. And some research suggests they can improve hand ...

If you’re looking to increase your grip strength, these finger exercises will definitely firm up your handshake. All you need is a really heavy book. To get your hand muscles working, Brett and Kate ...

A thumb sprain happens when you injure the tissues in your thumb that connect the bones in a joint. These tissues, known as ligaments, keep your bones in place when the joint moves. In your thumb, ...

Marathon typing sessions — whether you're tackling hundreds of unanswered emails after a few days on PTO or quickly typing up that final paper — can be seriously stressful, especially for your wrists.

The thenar eminence refers to the bulge that can be seen at the base of your thumb. It’s made up of three separate muscles that work to control the fine motions of the thumb. We’ll take a closer look ...