Finger injuries can remain sore, stiff and swollen for several months which can be very frustrating, especially if an x-ray has ruled out a fracture. If your finger remains sore after an injury despite a normal x-ray, it is likely that you have sustained an injury to one of the ligaments, or in some cases a tendon. Finger Ligament Injuries Ligament injuries in a finger can be just as serious and frustrating as a fracture as they can stay sore for many months. The most commonl

Tennis elbow braces can be a very valuable tool to relieve pain and aid your recovery from tennis elbow, but they do not work for everyone. Their success may be dependent on how severe and long standing the problem is, amongst other factors. Whilst tennis elbow braces do help, they are only one part of the solution to tennis elbow. It is important that they are used in conjunction with appropriate exercises designed to help improve the health of the affected tendon.

Expert Hand Therapy Advice Wondering why your finger or wrist is still swollen? Learn common causes, when to seek help, and how hand therapy can support recovery. After an injury, finger or wrist swelling can sometimes persist far longer than you’d expect, which can be worrying and frustrating. At Bayside Hand Therapy we see persistent swelling after finger injury and wrist injury on a daily basis. Rest assured swelling is normal, but it does require some help to ensure it

Causes and when to Seek Help If you have noticed one of your fingers is not straightening properly, it may be a sign of a significant problem that needs to be addressed. In this post, we’ll explain the most common causes of a drooping finger and when to seek professional help. Common Causes of a Drooping Finger Mallet finger injury One of the most common causes of a dropped fingertip is an injury to the tendon which is responsible for straightening the last joint of the finge