Chiropractics for Wrist Pain

Chiropractic care can effectively treat several types of wrist pain, including carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, and repetitive strain injuries. Carpal tunnel syndrome is often caused by compression of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel, leading to pain, tingling, and numbness in the wrist and fingers. Chiropractic adjustments and manipulations can help alleviate pressure on the median nerve, improving symptoms and enhancing wrist function. Tendinitis, which involves inflammation of the tendons in the wrist due to overuse or injury, can also benefit from chiropractic treatments. Chiropractors use specific adjustments, soft tissue therapies, and ergonomic advice to reduce inflammation and promote healing.

Symptoms of wrist pain vary depending on the underlying condition. Carpal tunnel syndrome typically presents with numbness, tingling, and burning sensations in the thumb, index, middle, and part of the ring finger, often accompanied by weakness in the hand and difficulty gripping objects. Tendinitis in the wrist manifests as sharp, aching, or burning pain that worsens with movement, along with swelling and tenderness around the affected tendons. Repetitive strain injuries, which result from prolonged repetitive motions, can cause chronic pain, stiffness, and swelling in the wrist, and may lead to decreased range of motion and grip strength.

Chiropractors address these symptoms through a combination of manual adjustments, physical therapy, and patient education.

 For carpal tunnel syndrome, they may perform adjustments to the wrist and surrounding joints to reduce nerve compression, along with recommending exercises to strengthen and stretch the wrist and hand muscles. Tendinitis treatment often includes ultrasound therapy, myofascial release, and guided rehabilitation exercises to enhance tendon healing and flexibility. For repetitive strain injuries, chiropractors emphasize correcting ergonomic issues and providing personalized exercise programs to prevent further strain and promote recovery. Through these comprehensive approaches, chiropractic care can effectively manage and alleviate wrist pain, improving patients' quality of life.

We understand that every situation is unique, and pain manifests differently in each person. Please give us a call so we can help alleviate the pain you are experiencing and get back to everyday activities: 941-423-2667