I spend every workday typing on a keyboard, many evenings playing the flute or embroidering, and more hours than I'd like to admit texting friends or scrolling on my phone. All of these activities ...

Trigger finger can cause pain and may limit movement of the thumb and fingers. Gentle stretching exercises, such as the fingertip bend, and other self-care techniques, like massage, can help relieve ...

Once upon a time, you had the agility to dance the night away and bounce back the next morning without even a headache. But somewhere along the line, you grew up—and now, it can feel like every ...

Forearm pain may feel like a dull ache, sharp pain, or stiffness. Sudden injuries to muscles, ligaments, or bones often cause forearm pain. Home remedies for forearm pain include rest, ice therapy, ...

Early treatment can help relieve symptoms and protect joint function from arthritis in your fingers. Symptoms of finger arthritis often include stiffness, decreased grip strength, and swelling around ...

TO KNOW IN MEDICINE, TRIGGER FINGER IS A TYPE OF TENDINITIS IN THE PALM THAT CAUSES A TRIGGERING OR CLICKING SENSATION THAT CAN BE VERY PAINFUL. MERCY MEDICAL CENTER DOCTOR CLAYTON ALEXANDER SAYS HE ...

Editor’s Note (1/31/25): The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the novel nonopioid medication suzetrigine for acute pain. That pain ranges from moderate to severe. The drug was tested in ...

Throbbing, aching, or shooting pain in the knuckles can result from an injury or an underlying medical condition, such as arthritis or a cyst. The treatment for knuckle pain may depend on the ...

Part 5 of a five-part USA TODAY series exploring chronic pain, the challenges of treatment and the scientific advances offering hope for the future. Steven Pete knows what it feels like for a knife to ...