Elbow, Wrist & Hand Pain
We understand that pain in these areas can be debilitating, so we work closely with each patient to identify the underlying cause and create a targeted treatment plan. Our goal is to relieve pain, restore function, and help you return to the activities you love.
What Is Elbow, Wrist & Hand Pain?
Elbow, wrist, and hand pain are common complaints that affect many people, often hindering their ability to perform daily activities. These conditions can range from tendonitis in specific tendons of the hand to well-known diagnoses like tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, or carpal tunnel syndrome. These conditions typically arise from overuse, repetitive movements, or injuries, leading to inflammation, pain, and limited mobility in the affected joints.
Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow are both types of tendinitis that affect the elbow, while carpal tunnel syndrome affects the wrist and hand, causing numbness, tingling, and weakness. These conditions are often seen in people who engage in repetitive activities, such as playing sports, working on computers, or even gardening. Regardless of the cause, elbow, wrist, and hand pain can have a significant impact on your ability to enjoy day-to-day activities and hobbies.
What are the symptoms of Elbow, Wrist & Hand Pain?
Symptoms of elbow, wrist, and hand pain can vary depending on the underlying condition, but some of the most common signs include:
- Pain and Tenderness: A dull or sharp pain in the elbow, wrist, or hand that may worsen with specific movements or activities, such as gripping, twisting, or reaching overhead.
- Swelling and Inflammation: Swelling around the elbow, wrist, or hand can occur, especially after activity, and may lead to stiffness and discomfort.
- Numbness and Tingling: Conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome can cause sensations of numbness, tingling, or a “pins and needles” feeling in the hand, particularly when performing tasks like typing or gripping objects.
- Weakness: Weakness in the affected limb can make tasks such as holding objects, lifting, or carrying items challenging.
If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s important to seek professional help. Left untreated, these conditions can worsen, affecting your overall quality of life and making it harder to engage in physical activity.
What Is Our Approach To Treating Elbow, Wrist & Hand Pain?
At Park Rehab, we take a thorough and personalized approach to treating elbow, wrist, and hand pain. We understand that pain in these areas can be debilitating, so we work closely with each patient to identify the underlying cause and create a targeted treatment plan. Our goal is to relieve pain, restore function, and help you return to the activities you love.
- Comprehensive Evaluation: The first step in our treatment process is a thorough evaluation of your condition. We assess your movement patterns, strength, and flexibility in the elbow, wrist, and hand to identify the root cause of the pain. This allows us to develop a tailored treatment plan that addresses your specific needs.
- Shockwave Therapy: We use shockwave therapy as a non-invasive treatment option for elbow, wrist, and hand pain. This therapy uses high-energy sound waves to stimulate healing in damaged tissues, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain. It is particularly effective for conditions like tennis elbow and tendonitis.
- Cold Laser Therapy: Cold laser therapy promotes healing by stimulating the body’s natural repair processes at the cellular level. This treatment helps reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and relieve pain, making it an effective option for wrist and hand conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Manual Therapy: We use manual therapy techniques to mobilize tight joints, improve range of motion, and restore flexibility in the elbow, wrist, and hand. This hands-on approach helps reduce stiffness and discomfort, allowing you to regain full function in the affected joints.
- Targeted Exercises: Strengthening the muscles around the elbow, wrist, and hand is crucial for restoring function and preventing future injury. We provide specific exercises designed to improve strength, stability, and flexibility, helping to support the joint and alleviate pain.
- Trigger Point Dry Needling: For stubborn muscle tightness and pain, we use dry needling with acupuncture needles. This technique targets trigger points in the muscles, helping to release tension and promote healing.
- Scraping Therapy with Heated Scraper: We also use a heated scraper to gently scrape the tissue around the affected area. This method helps to break down scar tissue, increase circulation, and promote healing in the muscles and tendons, improving overall mobility and reducing pain.
By combining these advanced treatments, we aim to provide lasting relief from elbow, wrist, and hand pain. Whether you’re dealing with tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, or tendonitis, our goal is to help you regain your mobility, strength, and ability to perform everyday tasks without discomfort.
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