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| Don't let hand pain hold you back
Dear visitor, Healthy hands perform countless small tasks, from pouring coffee in the morning to brushing teeth at night. But aching hands can transform even these simple tasks into painful ordeals. Hands may hurt for a variety of reasons. Arthritis is the most common cause of hand pain and disability. Carpal tunnel syndrome can make it difficult to make a fist or grasp a pen. Tendon injuries can leave fingers bent and cramped. Fortunately, almost every hand problem can be successfully treated. Pain can be significantly reduced. Dexterity can be regained. In Hands: Strategies for strong, pain-free hands, the doctors at Harvard Medical School give you an empowering understanding of your hands' mechanics, the diseases that compromise their function, and, most important, what you can do to ease the aches, restore range of motion, and prevent problems from recurring. If you experience arthritis, you are not alone — it affects one in five adults. This report gives you recommendations for treating arthritis. You'll learn how the most popular topical and oral medications compare. You'll be alerted to the dangers of steroids. And you'll be briefed on complementary treatments that are offering positive results in decreasing pain and increasing mobility. Hands also dispels the myths about carpal tunnel syndrome. You'll find out why computer use may actually lower your risk of carpal tunnel. You'll learn how to distinguish it from other "pinched" nerve syndromes. And you'll discover a host of treatment options, including a surgical technique with a 90% success rate. This report tells you what causes "cold hands" and how "trigger finger" comes about, and describes a cure for "writer's cramp" and a new injection that's replacing surgery to treat Dupuytren's contracture. It gives guidance for treating a fracture or dislocation. You'll also learn the key questions to ask yourself — and your doctor — before considering joint replacement surgery. In addition, you'll find a dozen exercises for the hand, plus a guide to more than 40 tools that can make life easier when pain occurs. So, enjoy life hands-on! Order your copy of Hands: Strategies for strong, pain-free hands now! To your good health, Gregory D. Curfman, M.D. | ||||
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