Hand and wrist pain refers to discomfort in the joints, tendons, or nerves of the hand and wrist that can affect grip, pinch strength, and fine motor control. Physical therapy addresses hand and wrist pain through targeted tendon and joint rehabilitation, nerve gliding techniques, splinting when indicated, and progressive strengthening to restore functional hand use.
Hand and wrist pain can make the simplest daily tasks a challenge. Whether the pain is a result of arthritis, a jammed finger, or numbness from carpal tunnel, it can be difficult to complete necessary jobs at work or physical activity. Skilled therapy can be the difference between having a nagging hand injury that lasts for months and being pain-free.
Hand and wrist pain can arise from various underlying causes, making it important to understand what’s contributing to your discomfort. There are a variety of factors that can contribute to hand and wrist pain, such as:
Hand and wrist pain can arise from various underlying causes, making it important to understand what’s contributing to your discomfort. There are a variety of factors that can contribute to hand and wrist pain, such as:
Common treatment interventions include:
Whether your primary concerns are pain, weakness, or lack of mobility, your develop a tailored treatment plan to help you restore hand function to its highest potential. We’ll work with you on reaching your goals through a variety of exercises and techniques.
Hand and wrist pain can come from many causes, including overuse, tendon irritation, arthritis, sprains, nerve compression, or an injury. The location of the pain, numbness, swelling, weakness, and what movements make it worse can help guide the next step.
Mild hand or wrist pain may improve with rest, activity changes, ice, gentle movement, and avoiding positions that increase symptoms. If pain continues, physical therapy can help address strength, mobility, grip, and movement patterns.
Carpal tunnel syndrome often causes numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hand and wrist. Symptoms may affect the thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers, and can feel worse with gripping, typing, or repetitive hand use.
No. Wrist pain is not always carpal tunnel. It can also come from tendon irritation, sprains, arthritis, joint stiffness, nerve irritation, or overuse from work, sports, hobbies, or exercise. An evaluation can help identify what is contributing to symptoms.
Yes. Hand and wrist pain can develop from falls, lifting, racquet sports, gymnastics, weight training, or repetitive gripping. Sports Physical Therapy may help improve wrist strength, flexibility, mechanics, and return-to-activity tolerance.
Don’t let hand and wrist pain hold you back from the things you enjoy. Schedule an appointment today for expert therapy that improves your flexibility, strengthens your muscles, and helps you get back to the activities you love.
Don’t let hand and wrist pain hold you back from the things you enjoy. Schedule an appointment today for expert therapy that improves your flexibility, strengthens your muscles, and helps you get back to the activities you love.
