Hand and Wrist Pain

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.

Symptoms of Hand and Wrist Pain

• Stiffness: A person may feel this through their wrist and potentially in their fingers.
• Trouble gripping objects: Wrist pain may make grasping or holding on to objects difficult or uncomfortable.
• A clicking sound when moving the wrist: This can be more severe after periods of rest.

Causes of Hand and Wrist Pain

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Tendinitis
• Ganglion cysts
• Gout
• Osteoarthritis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Lupus
• Infection
• Tumor
• Avascular Necrosis of a carpal bone
• Cervical nerve compression

Your Physical Therapist may use manual techniques, such as gentle joint movements, soft-tissue massage, and wrist stretches to get your wrist moving properly. Range-of-Motion Exercises. You will learn exercises and stretches to reduce stiffness and help your wrist, hand, and forearm begin to move properly.

At Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy, we can get you set up with the right therapist for you. Call today to schedule a consultation!

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Written by:

Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT

President

Reddy Care Physical Therapy

Reddy Care Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Aquatic Therapy

Author

Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.