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!
Main Causes of Hand and Wrist Pain
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
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 & Wrist Pain Treatment
Our physical therapists, all fully licensed Doctors of Physical Therapy, use a range of techniques to relieve your hand & wrist pain, including Manual Therapies
Manual Therapy
Joint mobilization
Gentle movements to improve mobility in areas that are restricted, restoring normal joint mechanics and reducing stiffness.
Soft tissue mobilization
Techniques like massage and myofascial release may be used to release tension in muscles, ligaments and fascia focused around the knee.
Trigger point therapy
We provide targeted pressure to alleviate muscle tension and improve function.
Hand & Wrist Treatment Techniques
Dry needling/electrical stimulation
Using needles and electrical impulses to release knotted muscles or trigger points.
Kinesiotaping
Kinesiotaping supports and stabilizes muscles and joints using a specialized elastic tape. It’s applied directly to the skin over muscles or joints in specific patterns to provide support without restricting movement.
Graston Technique
Therapists use stainless steel instruments to find and work out tight spots and scar tissue in your muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Our Most Common Therapeutic Interventions
Custom Rehab Programs
We’ll whip up a personalized rehab program to strengthen the muscle supporting the knee, 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.
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 hand & wrist 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 a range of care to help you heal.
Unsure if physical therapy or PRO Therapy is right for you? Book a complimentary phone callback with a member of our team.
