Hand & Wrist Pain
Our hands and wrists do a lot of work, which unfortunately means more opportunities to cause invisible injury and worsen existing pain. Hand and wrist pain, while very inconvenient, is very common.
With the use of our hands for work and play all day long it’s no wonder we tend to have pain. With wrist and hand pain comes reduced range of motion and difficulty doing tasks like holding objects, writing and texting – just think of how often you use your hands and wrists every day!
Hand and Wrist Pain Causes
Getting to the bottom of what’s causing your hand and wrist pain is key to creating the best treatment plan for you. Signs and symptoms can indicate if there’s an issue with your hand and wrist, from your wrist to fingertips such as:
- Redness
- Stiffness
- Weakness
- Numbness
- Swelling
- Tingling
Repetitive Motion
As one of the most common reasons that people develop pain in their hands and wrists, repetitive motion doing the same things, including staying in the same position for a long period can have terrible effects on the wrist. Think driving for too long or even typing on our computers and phones.
Physical Impact
Falling on your wrists or hitting your hands and wrists can cause injury and pain. Impacts can cause fractures, sprains, or strains. You don’t need to break a bone to feel the impact causing harm to nerves and tissues.
Ganglion Cysts
Benign tumors that grow on the wrists. They can often press on a nerve causing pain and a tingling sensation. Removal can be of benefit but in some cases these cysts do return.
Hand and Wrist Conditions We Treat
At PRO Therapy, we specialize in treating a wide range of elbow conditions, including but not limited to:
Here’s a more complete list. If you aren’t sure what’s causing your elbow pain, give us a call!
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Nerve Injuries
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Wrist Sprains
- Thumb Base Arthritis
- De Quervains Tenosynovitis
- Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
- Skier’s Thumb
- Mallet Finger
- Finger Sprain
- Dislocated Fingers
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel is a common wrist condition where a nerve is compressed as it enters the hand near the base of the palm.
Hand or Wrist Fractures
Wrist fractures, hand fractures and finger fractures happen when one of the more common bones to break around the wrist, the scaphoid (sometimes called the navicular). This is one of the first bones of the base of the hand (carpal bones) and sits on the end of one of the two forearm bones called the radius. Its location between the forearm and the hand combined with its narrow-waisted, peanut shape make it particularly vulnerable to breaking when the wrist is forcibly bent back. It is a common injury in sports (like football) but can be broken anytime a person falls onto an outstretched hand.
Trigger Finger
A very common condition that impacts the tendons that bend the fingers and thumb making it so you can’t straighten a finger or thumb properly.
Arthritis
Occurs after the wear and tear on your joints has broken down the cartilage and there is no more cushioning.
Hand and Wrist Pain Treatment Techniques
Our physical therapists, all fully licensed Doctors of Physical Therapy, use a range of techniques to relieve your elbow pain, including:
Manual Therapy
Joint mobilization
We use gentle movements to restore normal joint mechanics and reduce stiffness.
Soft tissue mobilization
We also use techniques like massage and myofascial release to release tension in muscles and fascia.
Trigger point therapy
We provide targeted pressure to alleviate muscle tension and improve function.
Hand and Wrist Treatment Techniques
Dry needling/electrical stimulation
Using needles and electrical impulses to release knotted muscles or trigger points.
Kinesiotaping
Application of specialized elastic tape to support and stabilize muscles and joints.
Graston Technique
Using stainless steel instruments to work out tight spots and scar tissue.
Therapeutic Interventions
Custom Rehab Programs
We’ll whip up a personalized rehab program to strengthen the muscle around the elbow, improve your flexibility, and provide more stability.
Functional Training
We pay special attention to simulating real-life movements to improve overall function and performance.
Activity modification and return to sport
We help you carefully and gradually progress your activity level to reduce the risk of re-injury.
Unsure if physical therapy or PRO Therapy is right for you? Book a complimentary phone call with one of our doctor’s of physical therapy.
The PRO Therapy Difference
What sets us apart? It’s our team of dedicated physical therapists who specialize in uncovering the root causes of your hip pain, not just masking the symptoms. Instead of quick fixes that might be recommended by other types of providers, like pain medications, injections or unnecessary surgical interventions, we’re committed to providing you with:
Root Cause Exploration
We’re not satisfied until we’ve delved deep to uncover the underlying source of your hand or wrist issues.
Energizing Solutions
Chronic pain can drain your energy, but we’re here to help you regain your vitality.
Surgery Alternatives
Whenever possible, we explore non-invasive options to help you avoid surgery.
Enhanced Mobility
Say goodbye to braces—our goal is to boost your joint flexibility, range of motion, and balance for confident, brace-free movement.
Rapid Relief
Within just a few sessions, we’re able to ease your pain and stiffness.
Injury Prevention
Armed with valuable strategies, we equip you to prevent both further and future hand or wrist injuries.
Lifestyle Restoration
Whether it’s returning to your favorite activities or rejoining the sports field with family and friends, we’re dedicated to restoring your lifestyle to its fullest potential.
Hear From Our Patients
Check out these reviews from other people in pain just like you who came to see our physical therapy team at PRO Therapy – and left much healthier and happier.
