• Pain and tenderness at the side of the wrist beneath the base of the thumb.
• Sometimes there is slight swelling and redness in the area.

Trigger Finger - is a "snapping" condition of any of the digits of the hand when opened or closed. Typically, trigger finger is noted when either the ring, middle, or index finger attempts to flex closed while gripping. Instead of a smooth, continual closure, the digit stutters, then snaps closed.

• Local swelling from inflammation or scarring around the tendons that normally pull the affected digit inward toward the palm (flexion).

Wrist Gangion - a ganglion is a sac-like swelling or cyst formed from the tissue that lines a joint or tendon.

• While ganglia can follow local trauma to the tendon or joint, they usually form for unknown reasons.
• Occasionally, ganglia are early signs of arthritis that will become more obvious in the future.

Rotator Cuff  - is the group of four tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint. The tendons hook up to the four muscles that move the shoulder in various directions.

• The pain is usually located to the front and side of the shoulder and is increased when the shoulder is moved away from the body.
• The pain is usually noted to be more intense at nighttime and sometimes increases when lying on the affected shoulder.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - is a condition whereby symptoms are produced from compression of nerves or blood vessels, or both, because of an inadequate passageway through an area (thoracic outlet) between the base of the neck and the armpit.

• Symptoms include neck, shoulder, and arm pain, numbness, or impaired circulation to the extremities (causing discoloration).
• Patients can have a wide spectrum of symptoms from mild and intermittent, to severe and constant. Pains can extend to the fingers and hands, causing weakness.

Back Injuries - Almost everyone has low back pain at one time or another. The lower back is the connection between your upper and lower body, and it bears most of your body’s weight. Because of these roles, it is easily injured when you lift, reach, or twist.

• Low back pain is often caused by overuse, strain, or injury.
• Back pain can be:
  • Acute (short-term), which lasts less than 3 months. Most people gain relief after 4 to 6 weeks of home treatment.
  • Recurrent, which is a repeat episode of acute symptoms. Most people have at least one episode of recurrent low back pain.
  • Chronic, which lasts longer than 3 months.

Neck Pain - is pain that occurs anywhere from the bottom of your head to the top of your shoulders. It may spread to the upper back or arms and may cause limited neck and head movement.

• For example, painting a ceiling, sleeping with your neck twisted, slouching, or staying in one position for a long period of time can all cause neck pain.
• You may feel a "kink," stiffness, or severe pain in your neck. The pain may spread to your shoulders, upper back, or arms, or it may cause a headache.