Pain In The Palm Of Your Hand–Is It Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Do you have pain in the palm of your hand? Could it be carpal tunnel syndrome? Learn what causes that pain in your palm and how to get rid of it in this article. Pain in the palm of your hand can be referred by the palmaris longus muscle.  ‘Referred’ means that a Trigger Point,… Continue reading Pain In The Palm Of Your Hand–Is It Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Thumb Joint Pain Can Be Caused By Muscles In Your Arm

Do you have pain on the backside of the web or joint of your thumb? That can be caused by the supinator muscle.  It is located below your elbow on the same side as your thumb and is responsible for rotating your lower arm and bending your elbow. This muscle is often the cause of… Continue reading Thumb Joint Pain Can Be Caused By Muscles In Your Arm

What Causes Pain At The Base Of Your Thumb

Do you have pain at the base of your thumb?  If you ask your doctor it, he or she will probably diagnosis it as “arthritis” or maybe even carpal tunnel syndrome. But here’s something interesting. If any one of us has an x-ray, it would most likely show arthritic changes in the bones.  (Arthritis is… Continue reading What Causes Pain At The Base Of Your Thumb

How To Stretch The Short Muscles In Your Chest That Cause Carpal Tunnel Pain

If you have carpal tunnel pain, there’s a great chance that the muscles in your chest and the front of your arms need to be stretched.  So we’re going to talk about a couple of simple ways to stretch the muscles in the front of your chest and arms. But first, are you wondering why… Continue reading How To Stretch The Short Muscles In Your Chest That Cause Carpal Tunnel Pain

How To Use Rubber Bands To Relieve Finger Pain

Got finger pain?  Rubber bands can help!  Here’s a good idea from guest author Patrick Albanese.  Patrick is a magician and finger pain relief fanatic. When you move your fingers, you exercise the finger muscle attachments that go almost all the way to your elbow!  And they like that! Here’s Patrick! ~~~~ If you are… Continue reading How To Use Rubber Bands To Relieve Finger Pain

What Causes Pain In Your Middle Finger

If your middle finger is not broken or sprained, the most likely cause of pain in that finger is your muscles. Depending on exactly where the middle finger pain is, here are the most likely possibilities:      On the side of your middle finger: The muscles are small ones on the back side of your… Continue reading What Causes Pain In Your Middle Finger

What Causes Pain Where Your Thumb Attaches To Your Hand

Do you have pain where your thumb meets your hand? Lots of folks have pain at the base of their thumb.  If you ask your doctor about it, he or she will probably diagnosis it as “arthritis.” If any of us have an x-ray, it would most likely show arthritis which indicates  changes in the… Continue reading What Causes Pain Where Your Thumb Attaches To Your Hand

Muscles That Cause Pain In Your Fingers

Finger pain can be caused by different areas of muscles and by the nerves that run through those muscles. Did you know that the tendons for your finger muscles are actually located in your lower arm up near your elbow?  The muscle tendons attach to your finger bones and allow movement in your fingers.  On… Continue reading Muscles That Cause Pain In Your Fingers

Pain In The Palm Of Your Hand – Is It Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

“I have pain in the palm of my hand.  Is it Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?” Here’s the answer: There is a muscle called the palmaris longus.  Maybe you have one (on either side) or maybe you don’t.  Some people just don’t.  The belly (muscular part) of this muscle is on the palm side of the upper… Continue reading Pain In The Palm Of Your Hand – Is It Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

How To Stretch Your Hands To Relieve Your Carpal Tunnel Pain

Are your hands stiff?  Do you have carpal tunnel pain?  Maybe your doctor said you have arthritis.  That’s what they usually say when they don’t know why you have pain. Or, sometimes, they just say, “You are getting old.”  Thanks, doctor! Here’s the thing:  Most of the day we use our hands in a curled… Continue reading How To Stretch Your Hands To Relieve Your Carpal Tunnel Pain