“Hand problems and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome are just part of the job if you are a mechanic.  After all, not many mechanics can last an entire career without developing hand problems.” It certainly is true that many fleet or plant mechanics, facilities mechanics, gas, electric or water utility mechanics, or others who use hand tools […]

Shoulder pain, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, Rotator Cuff Tendinitis and Rotator Cuff Tendon tearing are common problems that a large percentage of the population face by the time they reach their 40s or 50s, regardless of what they do for a living.  These conditions occur for a variety of reasons but one thing that these conditions […]

Tendon and nerve damage to hands is a common workplace problem seen in many industries today.   One of the causes of these hand problems is the repetitive or forceful use of pinch gripping techniques in the workplace.   The types of hand problems that can develop over time include Tennis Elbow, tendinitis of the hand and […]

Rotator Cuff muscle weakness can lead to shoulder impingement syndrome or rotator cuff tendonitis, both painful conditions of the shoulder.   Performing simple strengthening exercises of the Rotator Cuff muscles  2 or 3 times a week can help to  eliminate the cause of the problem so your shoulder can feel better, especially with overhead work. As […]