Yoga can be a great activity to reduce stress and tension. It’s also been cited as a way to help prevent painful hand and wrist conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome. The flipside is that yoga requires you to build up hand and wrist strength. That means it can be difficult to begin practicing yoga without...... read more
While you’re thinking of what to do for your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, don’t forget to show yourself some appreciation as well! Give your hands some extra love by helping them look and feel their best. We’ve put together a list of five things you can do to give your hands the attention they deserve....... read more
If you’ve ever suffered from trigger finger, you know it can be a painful and limiting condition. Causing fingers to stiffen in a bent position, trigger finger can lead to permanent damage to the hand. Knowing the causes and signs of trigger finger can help you avoid long-term hand pain. Treatments for trigger ...... read more
As winter weather continues, many of us suffer from dry, cracked hands. Low temperatures and high winds can make winter a nightmare for our skin, especially on our knuckles and fingers. That’s because winter weather actually lowers the skin’s ability to retain moisture by over 25%. Luckily, the right products ...... read more
Be sure to catch Dr. Pedro Loredo on CBS 11 today at 4pm (01/10/14). CBS is airing an interview with Dr. Loredo about a surgery he recently donated to an uninsured woman in North Texas. A graduate of the University of North Texas and the University of Texas Medical School at Galveston, Dr. Loredo has...... read more
At Renova Hand Centers, we are thankful for the many opportunities to give back to our community. This holiday season, our own Dr. Pedro Loredo was recognized for his generous gift to a woman in Dallas named Esther Gonzales. Esther is a supermarket cashier whose carpal tunnel syndrome kept her in constant pain and ...... read more
The activities we perform with our hands have radically changed over the past few decades. People of all ages spend hours every day sending text messages, operating mobile devices, and playing video games. That has led to increased concern from parents and health care professionals alike that these technologies ...... read more
Today, researchers are still learning about the causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. While not all studies have linked particular professions to CTS, others have found a correlation between the condition and certain jobs. By some counts, the average person spends 70% of their time working in their chosen profession. ...... read more
Know Your Symptoms If you are experiencing frequent cramping in your hands or wrists, it is best to talk to a doctor. Before your appointment, review your symptoms so that you can give as accurate a description as possible. Be sure to review: How long have you been having hand cramps? How frequent are your...... read more
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is common among patients who engage in repetitive hand and wrist movements. Unfortunately, this list includes a great deal of us, as most jobs require some degree of repetitive movement. While office jobs are not typically considered physically demanding, sitting at desk and using the ...... read more
