That unusual bend in your thumb isn't a cool party trick. Discover what hitchhiker's thumb might reveal about your health and ...

De Quervain's tenosynovitis occurs from overuse of the thumb and wrist. The primary symptom is pain along the thumb side of the wrist. You might also have swelling. This condition can make it ...

David Wei, an orthopedic hand surgeon at Orthopedic & Neurosurgery Specialists, says if people do experience pain, it could mean that they have carpal tunnel syndrome, which is a specific type of a ...

Extend your fingers and thumb, then bend your hand backwards ... can reduce swelling and alleviate discomfort in the wrist and hand. 3. Pain Medications - Over-the-counter NSAIDs like ibuprofen ...

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