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 […]