Evolution is an interesting and enigmatic phenomenon. The idea that all mammals, including ourselves, are interconnected somehow is fascinating. One that can be difficult to fully grasp – where do we ...

Trigger finger can cause pain and may limit movement of the thumb and fingers. Gentle stretching exercises, such as the fingertip bend, and other self-care techniques, like massage, can help relieve ...

This week, we are going to discuss trigger finger and trigger thumb of the hand, which are problems that occur in patients who use their hands frequently or who are prone to these conditions. Trigger ...

Picking up and holding your new little bundle of joy helps both of you bond and relax. But it also works muscles you never knew you had! In some cases, the repetitive strain and movement of lifting ...

Pain in your thumb and wrist may develop from arthritis, de Quervain tenosynovitis, injuries, and other causes. Joint pain in your wrist and thumb are two common symptoms of many conditions, such as ...

Medical alert: Your thumb has not yet evolved to the point where it can make the same repetitive tapping gesture over and over and over again for several hours at a time. PIX11 brings us word that ...

Mother’s thumb, or “mommy’s thumb,” is a condition that causes pain at the base of the thumb. The condition typically occurs due to repetitive hand movements or overuse of the thumb and wrist. Anyone ...

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry underwent a procedure to repair a tendon injury in his left thumb, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Wojnarowski reports Lowry hopes to be ready for USA Basketball ...

VERO BEACH, Fla. — The bullpen suffered a significant blow Wednesday as setup man Paul Shuey might be sidelined up to two months because of tendon damage in his right thumb. The right-hander was ...

When you text or use your smartphone, you’re making repetitive movements and putting your thumb through a wide range of motion. Your thumb isn’t really designed for these types of movements. A study ...