Wrist pain can be caused by various degrees of stress due to its complex structure. The wrist consists of ligaments, muscles, small and large bones, cartilage and several different nerves which create sensation, movement and force throughout the joint.
Some of the most common issues of the wrist include but are not limited to:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Reasons for diagnosis: (Sevy & Varacallo, 2019)
- Localized pain at the wrist with numbness and/or tingling
- Aggravated by movements involving the wrist in flexion
- Due to trauma or overuse on the affected side causing possible weakness and clumsiness when gripping objects
- Affected activity and range of motion due to pain
Myofascial Pain Syndrome of the Hand
Reasons for diagnosis: (Alvarez & Rockwell, 2019)
- Localized pain at the hand with possible radiations of pain
- Aggravated by movements involving the hand in either flexion or extension
- Due to trauma or overuse on the affected side
- Affected activity and range of motion due to pain
Repetitive Strain Injury of the Hand
Reasons for diagnosis: (Alvarez & Rockwell, 2019)
- Localized pain at the hand with possible radiations of pain
- Aggravated by movements involving the hand in either flexion
- Due to overuse on the affected side
- Affected activity and range of motion due to pain
What Can The Melbourne Chiropractor Offer?
Depending on the severity of the Sprain or Strain our practitioners will treat accordingly to your complaint. Treatments that may be provided but are not limited to include:
- PNF/PIR/prescribed stretching – Stretching has shown to reduce pain, improve functionality of the wrist and hand also maintains strength and improves patients in both long and short-term outcomes.
- Prescribed exercises – produce more beneficial outcomes in terms of increased strength, improved function and reduced pain scores. (Fernandes, Pedrinelli & Hernandez, 2015)
- Dry Needling or Cupping to the surrounding musculature to help decrease tension and inflammation around the area of the hand and forearm.
