Skip to content

03-8705 0850

012-318 3630

Make An Appointment
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Treatment
    • Back Pain
    • Dry Needling
    • Ankle Pain
    • Wrist Pain
    • Shoulder Pain
    • Stroke
    • Neck Pain
    • Knee Pain
    • Sports Therapy
  • Therapist
  • Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Treatment
    • Back Pain
    • Dry Needling
    • Ankle Pain
    • Wrist Pain
    • Shoulder Pain
    • Stroke
    • Neck Pain
    • Knee Pain
    • Sports Therapy
  • Therapist
  • Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Contact Us

Wrist Pain

wrist pain

Wrist Pain

Wrist Pain Problem

Wrist pain is often caused by sprains or fractures from sudden injuries. But wrist pain can also result from long-term problems, such as repetitive stress, arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Pain may occur for many reasons, whether simple fatigue or an underlying issue. Commonly, injuries to the wrist are the main cause. Squashing the nerves that pass through the wrist can also produce pain.

The most common causes include the following:

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Carpel tunnel syndrome is a condition that develops when a ligament thickens and puts pressure on a nerve. The nerve is squeezed, which can cause pain, numbness, and weakness in the hand.
  • Wrist Tendonitis
    • Wrist tendonitis can occur when the tendons of the wrist develop small tears or become irritated and inflamed. The condition usually occurs due to repetitive movement involving the wrist.
  • De Quervain’s disease
    • In this condition, tendons and their coverings on the thumb side of the wrist become inflamed and swell. The exact cause is not known, but it is often associated with an injury to the area or overuse. Symptoms include a grating feeling inside the wrist, swelling, and weakness along the wrist, forearm, and thumb.
  • Osteoarthritis
    • Osteoarthritis causes inflammation of the joints and occurs when the cartilage that covers the bones wears away. The condition can affect a wide range of joints, including the wrist. Osteoarthritis of the wrist tends to occur most often in people who are middle age or older, and those with a family history of the condition.
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
    • Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease where healthy tissues are broken down by the body’s immune system. This can cause wrist pain if the joints in the area are affected.
  • Wrist Sprain
    • According to the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, a wrist sprain is usually caused by falling and bending the wrist backward when the hand hits the ground. This movement overstretches the ligament.
  • Repetitive motion syndrome
    • Repetitive motion syndrome occurs from repeating a task over and over again, such as typing, or knitting. Overworking the joint can cause it to swell, putting pressure on the surrounding nerves.

What Are The Symptoms For Wrist Pain?

Wrist pain symptoms can vary depending on the cause. Wrist pain may be accompanied by the following symptoms:

  • swollen fingers
  • difficulty making a fist or gripping objects
  • numbness or tingling sensation in the hands
  • pain, numbness, or tingling that gets worse at night
  • sudden and sharp pain in the hand
  • swelling or redness around the wrist
  • warmth in a joint near the wrist

Diagnosing The Cause Of Wrist Pain

Your doctor will perform a physical examination and order certain tests to diagnose the cause of your wrist pain. Your doctor may do the following:

  • Bend your wrist forward for 60 seconds to see if numbness or tingling develops
  • Tap the area over the median nerve to see if pain occurs
  • Ask you to hold objects to test your grip
  • Order X-rays of your wrist to evaluate the bones and joints
  • Order an electromyography to assess the health of your nerves
  • Request a nerve conduction velocity test to check for nerve damage
  • Order urine and blood tests to detect any underlying medical conditions
  • Request a small sample of fluid be taken from your joints to check for crystals or calcium

How Physiotherapy Will Help?

Your physiotherapy treatment will control the inflammation, allowing the tendon to heal. Your physio will help you detect and avoid painful movements and help you correct incorrect postures to reduce stress on the wrist. Depending on your injury, a wrist splint may be applied to help the tendons heal.

Depending on your specific injury, your physio can identify appropriate strengthening exercises for you. This addresses the movement dysfunction that leads to tendonitis. A personalised program will help you meet your individual needs and goals. You can continue doing these exercises after your treatment cycle has been completed.

When your symptoms start to improve, we may start showing you how to correct dysfunctional movement patterns. For instance, we can show you the right position for typing on a keyboard. This will help you return to your daily activities pain-free. It will also help you avoid doing further damage to your wrist tendons.

Frequently Ask Questions

Does wrist pain go away?

Most cases of hand and wrist pain will not be a sign of a serious or long-term problem and will settle in a few days or weeks with some simple self-care you can do at home. There are several conditions that can cause pain or other symptoms in the hands and wrists, including types of arthritis.

When to See a Doctor for Wrist Pain?

You need emergency care for wrist pain after an injury caused by a fall or some other type of trauma, and there is an obvious deformity of your wrist (possible dislocation or broken wrist), swelling, severe pain, or loss of sensation in any part of your hand.

What does tendonitis feel like in wrist??

Pain. Wrist tendonitis pain usually develops over a period of time and may be felt as a burning sensation, a sharp stabbing pain, or a constant dull ache. In some cases, the pain may extend up to the elbow or down to the fingers. Touching or gently pressing the affected tendon may also cause pain.

When should I see a doctor for wrist pain?

Not all wrist pain requires medical care. Minor sprains and strains usually respond to ice, rest and over-the-counter pain medications. But if pain and swelling last longer than a few days or become worse, see your doctor.

How can you tell the difference between carpal tunnel and arthritis?

Carpal tunnel syndrome can cause weakness, tingling, or numbness in the hand. Arthritis can also cause pain and make it difficult to grasp things, but for completely different reasons. Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by nerve compression and arthritis is caused by inflammation and damage to the joint.

What happens if tendonitis goes untreated?

Untreated tendonitis can develop into chronic tendinosis and cause permanent degradation of your tendons. In some cases, it can even lead to tendon rupture, which requires surgery to fix.

How can I relieve wrist pain?

Wearing a wrist brace or splint to reduce swelling and ease wrist pain. applying hot or cold compresses for 10 to 20 minutes at a time. taking anti-inflammatory or pain-reliving medications, such as ibuprofen or naproxen. having surgery to repair the median nerve, in severe cases.

How can I get rid of wrist pain at home?

If the pain is creeping in, you can help relieve the pain at home. Applying heat or ice to the sore area can help reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and improve movement. Over-the-counter anti-inflammatories or pain relievers might help if needed. Try modifying your activities to give your achy hands or wrists a rest.

Does physiotherapy help wrist pain?

Physiotherapy is a highly effective treatment for wrist tendonitis. Your physio will create an individual treatment program which may include: Pain relief and pain management. A general treatment starts off with a few simple steps to control inflammation and allow tendon healing.

My Physio & Rehab Centre

No. 20-G KIP Sentral, Jalan Warisan Sentral 2, Kota Warisan,
43900 Sepang, Selangor

Say Hello

03-87050850
012-3183630
[email protected]

Operation Hours

Monday - Saturday :
9.00 am-6.00 pm
Sunday :
Close

My Physio Logo BW
Facebook Instagram Youtube

Copyrights© 2021 My Physio & Rehab :: Design by RocketLab Studio

Whatsapp

10% DISCOUNT & FREE CONSULTATION SESSION

WORTH FOR RM50

Get It Now