Hand, Wrist, Elbow Pain Relief
Because your hands and arms are so interconnected, a task or injury that involves one part, such as your lower arm, can end up causing everything from finger numbness to elbow pain.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Typing, writing, and jobs that require repetitive lifting continue to be a threat to developing the condition known as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). The debilitating syndrome is named for the tunnel surrounding the nerves connecting your wrist, hand, and fingers. Overly stressing the median nerve can lead to the aching wrist and numb fingers associated with CTS. Often, hormone fluctuations can put patients more at risk for CTS, so pregnant women and women between the ages of 34-60 may be more likely to experience these injuries.
Early intervention — especially physical therapy — may help you avoid surgery. Hand and arm movements are designed to build flexibility and strength and decrease CTS pain and numbness while ease inflammation, and decrease further pressure on the median nerve.
In addition, our dedicated team of physical therapists will show you techniques to stretch your carpal ligaments and how to perform your repetitive tasks more safely in order to prevent re-injury.
Additional Conditions
While CTS is a common issue for which patients seek our help, our physical therapists treat numerous conditions affecting the hands, elbows, and wrists. Among them are:
- Joint pain
- Arthritis
- Tendonitis
- Tennis/Golf Elbow
- Fractures
- Sprains
How are these conditions treated?
The first step in dealing with hand, wrist, or elbow pain is evaluating the source of that pain. Often, that’s done in conjunction with your primary care physician, but — especially when the pain isn’t connected to an obvious event such as a car accident — our evaluation helps further assess your current strength and flexibility capabilities. We also note the specific hand and arm positions at which you experience pain.
After your evaluation, the first priority is to use therapeutic techniques to get rid of the pain as soon as possible. After that, our physical therapists will begin to focus on building up your range of motion, especially through stretching and other flexibility maneuvers. Finally, exercises for building strength will be added so that after your physical therapy course of treatment is over, you can maintain your pain-free life.
When you’re ready to get started, Free Consultation at Toledo, Sylvania, Perrysburg, Maumee & Swanton, OH centers to get yourself on the road to ridding yourself of your hand, wrist, and elbow pain.
Our Approach
Our approach focuses on delivering targeted therapeutic services in Ohio to address hand, wrist, and elbow pain effectively. Our comprehensive evaluations identify the underlying causes of pain to create a tailored treatment plan. Here’s how we support recovery and improve function:
- Targeted exercises and stretches work to enhance flexibility and reduce stiffness in affected areas.
- Techniques to alleviate inflammation help relieve pressure on nerves and restore comfort.
- Strengthening programs focus on rebuilding muscle support to prevent recurring pain.
- Education on proper ergonomics helps minimize strain during daily tasks.
- Guidance on injury prevention empowers individuals to maintain long-term joint health.
What We Can Do for You
Our therapeutic services are designed to address hand, wrist, and elbow pain effectively, focusing on targeted techniques and personalized care. Ongoing support ensures progress is monitored to maintain optimal results.
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Ready to take the first step toward relief and recovery? Request a consultation today to discuss how we can help you achieve your health goals.
