Have a look at some of the frequently asked questions I hear from patients.
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Wrists & Hands
FAQ's
Will cracking my knuckles cause arthritis? Our knuckles are one of the most common places to seek a 'pop'! There are many different theories as to why our knuckles 'crack', but there is no research to support the idea that it causes arthritis. The noise or ‘crack’ is created by space increasing between the joints causing gases to be released and is not harmful.
Why do my fingers tingle? There are various reasons your fingers may be tingling or having a feeling of 'pins and needles. It may be due to carpal tunnel syndrome in your wrist, or an irritated nerve higher up in your arm or neck. Tingling in your fingers can also be caused by diabetes or vitamin deficiencies or but it may also be a sign a number of causes of tinging fingers or “pins and needles”, including diabetes, vitamin deficiencies. It is advised you have an assessment to diagnose the cause of the tingling and explore options for preventing it from continuing.
Why do my wrists click? Our wrists are made up of 8 tiny bones that move in unison to enable the large amounts of movement our wrists have. These bones are crossed by many tendons that can rub across the bones and cause a “clicky” noise. It can also be caused by instability in our wrists that needs assessing, especially if the clicking noise is painful.