Elbow, Wrist, & Hand Pain Relief

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Find Relief For Your Elbow, Wrist, And Hand Pains Today

There are numerous reasons why you may experience pain in these parts of your body. Whether your pain is stemming from an injury, faulty movement pattern in your sport, or some other underlying condition, our team of sports physical therapists at UNITE.rehab.perform will help determine the root cause and help get you back to pain free activity!

Your elbows, wrists, and hands are used thousands of times throughout the day. Just think about your typical morning routine: you get out of bed, brush your teeth, shower, get dressed, make breakfast, and begin your commute to work. In just that short amount of time, your elbows, wrists, and hands performed hundreds of different movements! We understand how frustrating it can be to have injuries slowing you down in such important joints in the body.

Contact our Thornton, CO sports physical therapy team today at (720) 443-3033 to schedule your complimentary consultation and find out how we can help you relieve your painful symptoms!

Physical Therapy And Upper Extremity Pain

Whatever condition may be causing your upper extremity pain, UNITE.rehab.perform can help. With our advanced treatment methods, we can alleviate your pain, restore your range of motion, and return you to your active lifestyle.

One of our Thornton, CO and Denver metro area sports physical therapists will conduct a comprehensive, head-to-toe examination to determine the source of your pain and severity of your condition. Afterward, your physical therapist will construct a personalized treatment program based on your individual goals and the sports you’re looking to get back to.

This may include any combination of specialized treatments as our physical therapist deems fit, such as targeted exercises and mobility drills, personalized blood flow restriction (P-BFR) training, manual therapy, functional dry needling, or IASTM.

What’s Causing My Elbow, Wrist, Or Hand Pain?

Several joints, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons make up your upper extremities. There are over 20 muscles in your forearm alone! Because of their complex nature, it can sometimes be difficult to figure out where the pain is stemming from.

A few of the most common conditions leading to elbow, wrist, or hand pain include:

Tennis Elbow

Medically referred to as lateral epicondylalgia, tennis elbow can happen to anyone, even those that have never touched a tennis racquet! The symptoms are typically on the outer part of the elbow and may travel down the forearm when especially irritated. One of the most important parts of beginning the proper treatment plan for tennis elbow is to determine the root cause.

Frequently, the overarching theme is poor form, especially for those that play sports that do require holding a racquet, golf club, or grasping weights at the gym. This may require us to address muscular deficiencies in the shoulder, core and hips, and mobility restrictions in the trunk and hips to truly eradicate your elbow pain.

This is the reason why the stretches and strengthening exercises you looked up on YouTube may not be helping you! Your sports physical therapist at UNITE.rehab.perform will perform a thorough total body exam and movement screen to get to the actual cause of your pain!

Elbow Bursitis

At the end of everyone’s elbow is a fluid-filled sac called the “bursa” that serves as a cushion to the elbow bone, also known as the “ulna.” Bursitis can occur when the bursa is compressed due to an injury or repetitive motion, resulting in pain and swelling. Because of this, it is common to see this condition in athletes and students.

Golfer’s Elbow

Known as medial epicondylitis, golfer’s elbow occurs when the wrist flexor muscles are irritated over a period of time. The common complaint associated with this is pain on the inner part of your elbow, stiffness. Besides golfers, we typically see medial epicondylitis in baseball or softball players, rowers, and weightlifters.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

The American Physical Therapy Association states that carpal tunnel syndrome impacts approximately 5% of all Americans. The main job of the carpal tunnel is to protect the median nerve on the inside of your wrist, as well as the tendons you use to bend your fingers. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the carpal tunnel becomes constricted or pinched, which can result in pain within the nerve that can extend throughout your entire arm. A constricted carpal tunnel is typically caused by an injury or by repetitive job-related use, such as assembly-line work, keyboard-heavy work, pregnancy, or operating heavy vibrating machinery like a jackhammer or drill.

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Much like carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome is another common form of nerve damage that can lead to elbow, wrist, and hand pain. It is caused by repetitive pressure on the ulnar nerve, which is located on the outside of your elbow and is commonly referred to as the “funny bone.” When pressure is put on the cubital tunnel and surrounding nerves, it can cause tingling, numbness, and pain.

Arthritis

Arthritis is very common and affects approximately 53 million Americans. In fact, according to the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis is the most common form of disability in the United States. There are many different forms of arthritis, but it is typically caused by repetitive motions or an injury that impacts the cartilage within the joints of your elbow, wrist, or hand.

Sprains/Strains

Sprains and strains to the elbow, wrist, or hand can also result in pain. Symptoms can occur on the outer or middle part of the elbow depending on where the sprain is.

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Why Do I Have These Symptoms?

Most upper extremity injuries result in short-term pain; however, if your pain lingers for three months or longer, it is considered chronic. Chronic pain can significantly alter your movements during sports and may indicate a deeper issue that needs addressing.

Elbow, wrist, and hand pain may range from mild to severe, and it may come and go throughout the day. With certain diagnoses, you may experience a tingling or numb sensation, especially in the fingers. Depending on the severity of your condition or injury, it may also limit the way you perform your daily tasks at home and work.

If elbow, wrist, or hand pain is limiting your daily life, don’t hesitate to consult with one of our Thornton, CO sports physical therapists as soon as possible to find the relief you seek.

Find Quick Pain Relief Today

Don’t be limited by your elbow, wrist, or hand pain any longer. Contact our Thornton, CO and Denver metro area sports physical therapy team at UNITE.rehab.perform today to secure your appointment.

We’ll get you started on the right path toward quality treatment, so you can grab ahold of your active life again!

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