Why Is My Thumb Twitching? Thumb twitching can feel worrying, especially when it starts without an obvious reason. In many cases, the jerks are linked to muscle fatigue, stress, caffeine, dehydration, or insufficient sleep. Repetitive hand use can also play a role. Often, the twitching is brief and settles on its own, but it's wise […]

Common Causes of Foot Pain and When to Get It Checked There is no question that foot pain can put a damper on the day to day. You might notice it in the morning as you get out of bed, after you have been on your feet for a long walk, or simply from wearing […]

Welcome Dr. Campbell: Expert in Hand Orthopaedic Care As a fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity surgeon, Dr. Hilary Campbell treats every manner of condition from the elbow to the fingers. One does not have to look far to see why hands are so vital; they are involved in nearly all of one’s daily activities, so […]

Numbness and Tingling in Your Hands: What It May Mean It is all too easy to put down a bit of numbness or tingling in the hands, particularly when it is intermittent. But if the sensation persists to the point of waking you at night, or you find your grip is not what it should […]

Ice or Heat for Pain Relief: How to Know Which One to Use There is a tendency for people to put an ice pack or heating pad on when they are in pain or sore, not always sure which is the better remedy. While both have their uses, they go about it in different ways. […]

Hip Pain While Sitting: Common Causes and Ways to Find Relief There is a certain frustration to having hip pain when one is seated; it can put a damper on work, meals, driving and any time off. The root of the problem is frequently an irritation of the muscles, tendons, joints or nerves in the […]

When you break a bone, twist an ankle, or wake up with a joint too swollen to move, you have two obvious options: sit in a hospital emergency room for hours, or wait days for a specialist appointment. There's a better third option most New Jersey families don't know exists. Princeton Orthopaedic Associates offers walk-in […]

Understanding Low Back Pain There are few ailments as common as low back pain when it comes to the reasons for a visit to the doctor. For some, it is a mild strain that is over in short order; for others it becomes an ongoing issue that can disrupt one’s work, exercise routine and sleep. […]

Tailbone Pain Can Make Sitting, Driving, and Daily Life Uncomfortable There is a certain difficulty to everyday tasks when one has tailbone pain, or coccydynia. Sitting at work, rising from the bed, even just leaning back in a chair can become trying. While it often follows an injury such as a fall or is a […]

Common Causes of Knee Pain and When to Get Care An injury can cause knee pain to appear all at once, or it may be the result of an underlying condition and general wear and tear that has set in over time. Given the complexity of the joint and its role in everything from walking […]