Author: Shana L Johnson MD, AskDrShana   Technology-induced thumb pain is common. As people spend more time working on computers, texting, and swiping right, overuse injuries occur. Tech thumb describes multiple injuries that occur from repetitive motion injury. It may injure the muscles, tendons, or joints resulting in tendonitis, and joint pain. The thumb plays…

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common concern in the dawn of the teleworking age. It is frequently seen in those who work heavily with their hands. These days, that often includes long days on the computer, smartphone, or tablet. Carpal tunnel syndrome results from compression of the median nerve as it passes through the wrist…