Picking up and holding your new little bundle of joy helps both of you bond and relax. But it also works muscles you never knew you had! In some cases, the repetitive strain and movement of lifting ...

Remember that your finger joints can get hurt if used too much or due to arthritis. If your finger joints hurt or you can't move them, see a healthcare provider to prevent more damage. You can help ...

Some people have thumbs that are hypermobile. This means they bend backward beyond the typical range. The medical term for hitchhiker’s thumb is distal hyperextensibility. It is also known as Z-shaped ...

A 2024 study published in NIH found that university students who used their smartphones for around five hours a day were more likely to feel pain in their thumbs, palms, and wrists. However, the more ...

When you text or use your smartphone, you’re making repetitive movements and putting your thumb through a wide range of motion. Your thumb isn’t really designed for these types of movements. A study ...

If your child hasn't stopped sucking their thumb by the age of 5, you should intervene. Thumb-sucking at that age could cause breathing problems, speech issues, and crooked teeth. To stop ...

When you have an aching or injured finger, you’re usually advised to keep it still while it heals. But in the real world, life doesn’t stop for a sprained, jammed, or broken finger. Luckily, finger ...