Rolling With It

7 Tips to Avoid Text Neck and Texting Thumb
by RistRoller Crew
Understanding Dupuytren's Contracture and Its Treatment
by RistRoller CrewThis condition often takes years to develop. One of the first signs of Dupuytren’s is a thickening of palm tissue. In time, you may notice puckering or dimples in the thickened tissue. Small knots of eventually form beneath the skin of your palm. These lumps are not especially painful, but they may hurt when pressed. The lumps slowly grow into cords that extend along the palm of your hand and up into the fingers. The ring and pinky fingers are the most often affected. You may lose your grip strength and have trouble holding onto objects.

Understanding Gamer's Thumb, Prevention, and Treatment
by RistRoller CrewGamer's Thumb involves the inflammation of the fluid-filled sheath or tunnel (called the synovium) that surrounds the two tendons that control movement of the thumb. You may hear it referred to as flexor tenosynovitis, stenosing tenosynovitis, de Quervain's tenosynovitis (dih-kwer-VAINS ten-oh-sine-oh-VIE-tis), or de Quervain syndrome.
Two common stenosing tenosyonvitis diagnoses are:
- DeQuervain's Syndrome - this involves the first dorsal compartment of the wrist
- Trigger finger - this occurs when a fibrous nodule develops in the digital flexor tendon

Understanding Trigger Finger and Trigger Finger Exercises
by RistRoller CrewWhat is Trigger Finger?
Trigger finger is a condition that causes one of your fingers to remain stuck in a bent position. Another term for trigger finger is stenosing tenosynovitis (stuh-NO-sing ten-o-sin-o-VIE-tis). Your finger might straighten out with a snap, like a trigger being pulled and released (MayoClinic.org).
What Causes Trigger Finger?
Inflammation will cause a narrowing of the space within the sheath surrounding the tendon in the afflicted finger. If severe, this finger can remain locked in a bent position.
Who is at Risk?
Women, those with diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis, and those working in jobs with repetitive gripping actions are at highest risk for developing trigger finger.