by Todd Hartwig | Jan 27, 2021 | Elbow / Wrist
People are spending more and more time on devices due to the pandemic. As a result, elbow and wrist overuse injuries are on the uptick. It’s often assumed wrist pain or hand numbness is carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). While it can be due to CTS, the wrist/hand...
by Todd Hartwig | Oct 24, 2019 | Elbow / Wrist
Wrist and elbow pain are common complaints following a car accident. Both are usually the result of squeezing the steering wheel or door handle extremely hard during the collision. The force of the collision is too much for the muscles and/or ligaments to take, and...
by Todd Hartwig | Feb 2, 2017 | Elbow / Wrist
Wrist pain and hand numbness/tingling are on the rise due to increased computer use. When people experience any of these symptoms the first thought that comes to mind is that they have carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). While CTS needs to be considered, the symptoms are...
by Todd Hartwig | Sep 4, 2014 | Elbow / Wrist
Many cases of “carpal tunnel syndrome” have nothing to do with the carpal tunnel. Commonly, the problem causing pain/numbness in peoples’ hands is tight muscles. These tight muscles are usually in the forearms, armpit or neck. Do NOT have carpal tunnel surgery before...
by Todd Hartwig | Jan 10, 2013 | Elbow / Wrist
If you think you may have carpal tunnel syndrome be sure to be evaluated before just jumping into surgery. Quite often the symptoms people are having are caused by tight muscles in their forearms and just need to be stretched and/or strengthened. With some...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 14, 2012 | Elbow / Wrist
It may be carpal tunnel syndrome…it may not! Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is over-diagnosed today. More often than not it is due to pressure on the nerves running down into your hands either in the neck, armpit or in the arms. With some (often times intense)...
