Quick Answer: A numb finger usually means a nerve supplying that finger is being compressed or irritated, most often at the wrist, the elbow or the neck. Which fingers go numb points to which nerve is involved. Sudden numbness with weakness or facial drooping is a medical emergency. Waking with a dead hand, losing feeling…
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Sep
Sep
Quick Answer: Pain at the base of the thumb usually comes from the carpometacarpal joint at the wrist end of the thumb, or from the two thumb tendons that run along the side of the wrist. Osteoarthritis, tendon irritation and repetitive gripping or phone use are the common causes. Most cases respond to load management…
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Sep
Sep
Quick Answer: An elbow strain is an overstretch or small tear of the muscles and tendons that attach around the elbow, usually from repetitive gripping, lifting, or racquet and gym loading. The typical signs are pain over the inner or outer bony point, tenderness when it is pressed, and weakness on gripping. Most cases settle…
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Sep
Sep
Quick Answer: A neck strain is an overstretch or small tear of the muscles or tendons that support the neck, most often caused by sudden movement, an awkward sleeping position or prolonged desk posture. The usual signs are localised pain, stiffness and muscle spasm. Most cases settle within a few weeks with graded movement and…
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Jul
Jul
Modern work culture often demands hours of stillness. Whether we are hunched over a laptop at a kitchen table or settled into a dedicated office chair, our bodies bear the brunt of repetitive positions. Over time, what begins as a minor stiffness in the neck or a dull ache in the lower back can develop…
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Jul
Jul
In our modern world, we spend a significant portion of our time hunched over laptops, scrolling through smartphones, or sitting at desks for hours on end. Over time, these daily habits can lead to a variety of physical discomforts that we often dismiss as part of aging or a busy lifestyle. However, these issues are…
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May
May
In our fast-paced Singaporean lifestyle, whether you are spending long hours at a desk in the CBD or chasing after your children at the park, muscle tightness is often an unwelcome companion. We often don’t notice the gradual stiffening of our necks, shoulders, and hips until that stiffness turns into a dull ache or a…
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May
May
If you have ever woken up with a stiff shoulder that gradually becomes so painful you can’t reach for a plate on a high shelf or fasten a seatbelt, you may be experiencing Adhesive Capsulitis, commonly known as Frozen Shoulder. At Elevate Physiotherapy, we see many patients who feel frustrated by the sudden loss of…
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Apr
Apr
If you have ever felt a sharp, electric-like pain radiating from your lower back down through your hip and into your leg, you may have experienced sciatica. It is a condition that can be as confusing as it is painful, often making simple tasks like sitting, walking, or even sleeping feel like a challenge. At…
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Apr
Apr
Many people come to our clinic with lower back pain. Back pain can really get in the way of your quality of life, whether it’s a dull, constant ache that comes after a long day at work or a sharp, sudden pain that happens when you lift something heavy. Almost everyone will have some kind…
