Living with Hand Pain blog
Can CBD help with chronic joint pain?
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There is a lot of buzz around CBD and chronic pain. With so many available options, it can be very confusing.
Read on for a rundown of the legal situation, and most recent guidelines and research.
Ask Trevor CHT: Do X-rays show if you have arthritis?
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Jamie asks:
"Do X-rays show if you have arthritis in your hands?"
Ask Trevor CHT: dealing with fracture pain
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Melissa asks:
"I fainted a while ago and have had a pain in my wrist ever since. My doctor suspects a scaphoid fracture but x-rays are unclear. I've been advised to wear a splint and have an MRI.
The pain on moving my hand is so sharp it makes me feel sick. Can you help?"
Ask Trevor CHT: exercising with diffuse scleroderma
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Jodie asks:
"I have diffuse scleroderma in my hands and wrists extremely effected (curled hands). My doctor has recommended hand exercises but whenever I regularly exercise them it feels that the clawing/curling progresses further. Any thoughts?"
Read on for a reply from Certified Hand Therapist Trevor...
What is STT arthritis?
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STT arthritis is a form of osteoarthritis that involves three bones in the wrist, the Scaphoid, the Trapezium and the Trapezoid. This article covers the symptoms of STT arthritis, diagnosis and treatment options including surgery.