Swelling is a natural part of healing after an injury or surgery—but when it lasts too long or becomes excessive, it can slow recovery, cause discomfort, and limit movement. At Hands for Living, managing swelling is often one of the first goals of therapy. With the right approach, swelling can be controlled effectively—helping you heal […]

It only takes a moment—a ball hits your hand, a door closes quickly, or you land awkwardly during a fall. At first, you may think it’s just a “jammed” finger and that it will settle down on its own. But these small injuries can lead to long-term problems if they’re not given the right attention […]

Wrist pain often gets labelled as a “sprain,” especially after a fall or awkward twist. But if the pain lingers—especially on the little-finger side of your wrist—it could be something more specific: a TFCC injury. The triangular fibrocartilage complex, or TFCC, is a structure deep within the wrist that helps with stability, grip, and rotation. […]

Smartphones, tablets, and laptops are part of daily life—but they’re also placing new demands on our hands and wrists. From endless scrolling to long hours on a keyboard, repetitive and awkward movements can lead to discomfort, tension, or even injury. At Hands for Living, we’ve seen a rise in hand and wrist pain linked to […]

When pain, swelling, or stiffness shows up after an injury, one of the first questions people ask is: should I use heat or ice? It’s a good question—and the right answer depends on the type and timing of your symptoms. At Hands for Living, we’re often asked this by people recovering from sprains, repetitive strain, […]

If you’ve ever felt a dull ache or tingling in your wrist or fingers after long periods of typing, gripping, or lifting, you may have experienced a repetitive strain injury. These injuries often start quietly but can build over time—turning minor discomfort into persistent pain that affects work, hobbies, and daily tasks. At Hands for […]

Our hands are involved in nearly every task we do at work—yet they’re also one of the most commonly injured parts of the body. Whether you’re typing all day, working on a factory floor, or lifting equipment on a building site, your hands, wrists, and elbows are constantly exposed to potential strain or injury. At […]

When pain or weakness shows up in your hand or wrist, your first thought probably isn’t your elbow. But many people are surprised to discover that conditions affecting the elbow can have a ripple effect throughout the entire arm—right down to the fingertips. At Hands for Living, we often see patients who come in for […]

If you’ve had surgery for Dupuytren’s Contracture, you’ve already taken a big step toward better hand movement. But what comes next? Many people are surprised to find that recovery after surgery takes time—and that the hand doesn’t always feel or move the way it used to right away. That’s where we come in. At Hands […]

Noticing a painful bump in your palm, or your fingers slowly curling toward your palm, can feel strange—and even alarming. You may not remember injuring your hand, but something is clearly changing. If you’re struggling to straighten your fingers or grip objects, you might be experiencing Dupuytren’s Contracture. While this condition is less widely known […]