Is Your Finger Getting Stuck or Locking When You Bend It? Have you noticed that one of your fingers seems to catch, click, or lock when you try to straighten it? Maybe it starts out as a minor annoyance in the morning but gradually becomes more painful throughout the day. If so, you may be […]
Author Archives: Rash Williams
Hand Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation
Recovering From Rotator Cuff Surgery: What to Expect After Rotator Cuff Surgery
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Jun
Jun
Rotator cuff surgery is often recommended when shoulder pain becomes severe enough to limit daily life or when a tear cannot heal on its own. While the procedure can significantly improve pain and function, the real success of recovery depends heavily on what happens afterward — your rehabilitation. Many patients assume that surgery alone “fixes” […]
Hand Therapy, Health Article, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation
Tennis Elbow vs. Golfer’s Elbow: Understanding the Difference
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Jun
Jun
If you’re experiencing pain around your elbow, especially when lifting objects, gripping items, or twisting your arm, you might be wondering what exactly is going on. Two of the most common causes of elbow pain are Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow. Even though their names suggest sports-related injuries, you don’t have to play tennis or […]
Hand Therapy, Health Article, Occupational Therapy
9 Common Causes of Hand Numbness and Tingling: Why Do My Hands Feel Numb or Tingly?
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Jun
Jun
Most people have experienced that strange “pins and needles” sensation in their hands at some point. Maybe you slept in an awkward position, leaned on your arm for too long, or spent hours typing on a computer. In many cases, the feeling goes away quickly. However, when numbness or tingling becomes frequent, persistent, or starts […]
Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night with your hand feeling numb? Or noticed tingling in your fingers after a long day of typing, texting, or working with your hands? While occasional discomfort may seem harmless, persistent numbness, tingling, weakness, or pain in the hand and wrist could be signs […]
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Computer work has become a major part of daily life for office workers, students, and remote professionals. While technology improves productivity, long hours of typing, clicking, and poor posture can lead to painful repetitive stress injuries. These conditions often develop slowly and worsen over time if ignored. Many people seek hand therapy in Brooklyn or […]
Hand Therapy, Occupational Therapy
Shoulder Pain That Won’t Go Away? How Occupational Therapy Restores Movement
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May
May
Shoulder pain can make simple daily activities feel difficult and frustrating. Tasks like reaching overhead, lifting groceries, getting dressed, carrying bags, or even sleeping comfortably may become painful when the shoulder is stiff or injured. For many people, shoulder pain develops gradually due to repetitive movement, poor posture, sports injuries, or overuse at work. Others […]
Introduction Trigger finger is a common hand condition that causes a finger or thumb to catch, click, lock, or snap when bending and straightening. For many people, even simple activities like gripping objects, typing, opening jars, or holding a phone can become painful and frustrating. The condition often develops gradually and may worsen over time […]
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