Notes on hand & upper limb care.

Osteoporosis is often described as a “silent” condition, progressing quietly for years before revealing itself through a fracture. For many women, the most significant changes to bone strength occur around menopause.

Dupuytren’s contracture often comes on slowly and quietly. You might notice a bit of tightness in your hand or a small lump in your palm.

You go to grip your toothbrush in the morning, and your finger won’t quite cooperate. It feels stiff, and maybe even clicks painfully as you try to straighten it. Some mornings, it’s stuck bent until you use your other hand to nudge it open. Sound familiar?

If you’ve ever woken up in the night with tingling fingers or noticed a strange heaviness in your arm while holding the steering wheel, you might be experiencing the early signs of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Though it often starts subtly.