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Trigger Finger: What It Is, Why It Hurts, and What Helps
Have you ever had a finger get stuck in a bent position, then pop straight with a snap? That locking and snapping has a name: trigger finger. It is common, it is treatable, and it usually has nothing to do with anything you did wrong. Repeated gripping, from gardening...
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TMJ Pain: What It Is, Why It Hurts, and What Helps
Does your jaw click when you chew? Does it hurt to yawn, or feel stuck when you open your mouth wide? You might have a problem with your TMJ. That stands for temporomandibular joint. It is the small hinge that connects your jawbone to your skull, right in front of...
Achilles Tendinitis: What It Is, Why It Hurts, and What Helps
Summer brings more miles. More trail runs, more hikes along Connecticut's rail trails, more pickup soccer games on hot pavement. And with all that extra activity comes a nagging pain right above the heel. If every step feels like your Achilles tendon is tight and...
Whiplash After a Car Accident: What It Is, Why It Hurts, and What to Expect
Last updated: July 2026 You get rear-ended at a stoplight. The bump feels small. You check for damage, trade information with the other driver, and head home feeling mostly fine. Then two days later your neck locks up and barely turns. This delayed pain has a name:...
Frozen Shoulder: What It Is, Why It Hurts, and How to Get It Moving Again
Last updated: July 2026 • Reading time: ~4 minutes Have you ever reached back for a seatbelt and felt your shoulder stop cold? For a lot of people, that stiff, sore shoulder is more than a pulled muscle. It may be a problem called frozen shoulder. The good news...
Runner’s Knee: What It Is, Why It Hurts, and What Helps
Last updated: July 2026 • Reading time: ~4 minutes Summer means more people lacing up and hitting the trails and roads around Fairfield County. But with more miles comes more knee pain. One of the most common complaints from runners is a dull ache around or...
Shin Splints: What They Are, Why They Hurt, and How to Stop Them
Last updated: June 2026 • Reading time: ~3 minutes Summer running season is here, and with it comes a familiar ache along the front of the lower leg. That dull, sharp pain after a few miles has a name: shin splints. Doctors call it medial tibial stress syndrome....