Everything You Need to Know About a Lumbar Disc Bulge What is a Lumbar Disc Bulge? A lumbar disc bulge happens when one of the intervertebral discs in the lower back (lumbar spine) starts to bulge outward, putting pressure on nearby nerves or spinal structures. While a disc bulge isn’t always painful, it can cause […]

Everything You Need to Know About Wrist Tendonitis What is Wrist Tendonitis? Wrist tendonitis is when one or more of the tendons in the wrist become irritated or inflamed, usually from overuse or repetitive strain. Tendons connect muscles to bones, and when they’re overworked, tiny tears and inflammation can develop, leading to pain, swelling, and

Everything You Need to Know About a Sprained Wrist What is a Sprained Wrist? A sprained wrist happens when the ligaments that support and stabilise the wrist joint are stretched or torn. Ligaments are tough bands of tissue that connect bones, and when they’re injured, it can cause pain, swelling, and difficulty using the wrist, especially

Everything You Need to Know About a Sprained Thumb What is a Sprained Thumb? A sprained thumb is when the ligaments in the thumb are overstretched or torn, usually due to the thumb being forcefully pulled back, bent sideways, or jammed. Ligaments help stabilise the thumb joints, so when they’re injured, it can affect grip

Everything You Need to Know About a Sprained Finger What is a Sprained Finger? A sprained finger is when the ligaments in a finger are overstretched or torn, usually from forceful bending or impact. Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that connect bones and stabilise joints, so when they’re injured, it can lead to pain,

Everything You Need to Know About a Scaphoid Fracture What is a Scaphoid Fracture? A scaphoid fracture is a break in the scaphoid bone, one of the small bones in the wrist located near the base of the thumb. It plays a key role in wrist stability and movement. Because it has limited blood supply,

Everything You Need to Know About a Radius Fracture What is a Radius Fracture? A radius fracture is a break in the radius bone, one of the two long bones in your forearm. The radius runs from your elbow to your wrist, and fractures can occur near the wrist (distal radius), in the shaft (mid-radius),

Everything You Need to Know About a Metacarpal Fracture What is a Metacarpal Fracture? A metacarpal fracture is a break in one of the five long bones in the hand, located between the wrist and the fingers. These bones help form the knuckles and give structure to the palm. A fracture can occur in the

Everything You Need to Know About a Dislocated Finger What is a Dislocated Finger? A dislocated finger happens when the bones in one of the finger joints are forced out of alignment. This usually affects the middle joint (PIP joint) or the joint closest to the fingertip (DIP joint), but it can also occur at

Everything You Need to Know About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome happens when the median nerve gets compressed or pinched as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. This tunnel is a narrow space surrounded by bones and ligaments, and when it becomes too tight (from swelling