Why Physiotherapy and Chiropractic Care is the Proven Choice For Addressing Hand Pain
Is persistent hand pain holding you back? Whether it’s caused by an injury, overuse, or arthritis, hand pain can keep you from your favourite activities. Fortunately, at Momentum Health, we offer effective, scientifically-backed approaches to addressing your pain at its source.
When your hands are in pain, simple tasks start to feel insurmountable. You might struggle to type on your computer, pick up utensils, use your phone, and more – all of which can significantly affect your work and personal life.
Other symptoms that can make day-to-day living a challenge often accompany hand pain, too, including the following:
- Stiffness
- Swelling
- Weakness
- Reduced range of motion
The good news is that a customized physiotherapy and chiropractic care program can help you overcome these limitations and regain everyday functionality. By incorporating a blend of evidence-based techniques such as manual therapy with strength and mobility exercise prescription, our tailored treatment plans will help to alleviate your pain.
Because we want you to see results, we’ll work with you to identify the most effective methods to treat your specific symptoms. In addition to helping you reduce pain in the present, we’ll address any underlying issues contributing to your discomfort – which can also help prevent future injuries.
Don’t let hand pain keep you from work or your favourite leisure activities. Schedule your personalized assessment with our physiotherapists and chiropractors today and discover the difference a comprehensive, evidence-based treatment approach can make.
You deserve lasting relief from hand pain! Book your appointment at Momentum Health today.
Tracking Down the Roots of Hand Pain
Several conditions and injuries can cause hand pain. To develop the best treatment for you, our team will always identify what’s causing your pain before applying the latest research and treatment techniques to resolve the issue. That way, we’re treating the source of your pain, not just the symptoms.
Here are some of the most common causes of hand pain:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This condition occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm to the hand, becomes compressed in the carpal tunnel, a narrow passageway between the wrist bones. It can cause pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and fingers. Typing or repetitive hand movements can worsen the condition.
Arthritis
Arthritis is a general term used to describe inflammation of the joints and can occur in any joint in the body, including the hands. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the most common types of arthritis that affect the hands and can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in the fingers and wrists.
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
This condition occurs when the tendons that control the movement of the thumb become inflamed and irritated, leading to pain and tenderness on the thumb side of the wrist. Activities that involve gripping or twisting may worsen your symptoms.
Trigger Finger
This condition occurs when a tendon in the finger becomes inflamed and swollen, causing the finger to become stuck in a bent position and leading to pain and stiffness in the affected finger.
No matter what condition is causing pain and limited mobility in your hands, we’ll help you identify and treat it. Our evidence-based treatment approaches can reduce pain, decrease inflammation, and restore functionality.
Contact us today to schedule an evaluation and start your journey to hand pain relief!
Physiotherapy and Chiropractic Treatments for Addressing Hand Pain
When you come in for your initial appointment at Momentum Health, our physiotherapists and chiropractors will begin with a comprehensive assessment process, including a thorough review of your medical history and several physical tests and evaluations. We’ll examine the range of motion in your wrist and fingers, your grip strength, and more.
Once we have a complete picture of your symptoms and condition, we’ll develop your customized treatment plan. Every technique in your plan will be backed by peer-reviewed research and designed to reduce pain and improve tissue and joint mobility, strength, and overall function. Some of the most common treatments include:
- Manual Therapy: This includes hands-on techniques such as joint mobilizations and manipulation to reduce joint stiffness, alleviate muscle tension and improve range of motion.
- Exercise Prescription: These customized exercises will target your specific areas of concern. You can optimize your physiotherapy results by developing strength, flexibility, and coordination in your hands.
- Soft Tissue Massage: Myofascial release, active release, petrissage, effleurage, and trigger point release, and other techniques target tight muscles and fascia, promoting relaxation, improved range of motion, and circulation..
- Splinting and orthotics: Our therapists may recommend custom splints or orthotics to support and protect the hand during healing. These devices can facilitate proper joint alignment and prevent further injury – and each one is designed to fit you.
- Modalities: Modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and hot or cold therapy help reduce inflammation, improve blood flow, and relieve pain. When combined with manual therapy and exercise, you’ll get the results you’re looking for.
- Dry needling IMS: Inserting fine acupuncture needles into taut bands of muscle that contain a knot or trigger point works on several levels within the body to assist in releasing tight and sore muscles.
- Patient education: Often, simple lifestyle changes can help you manage hand pain. Our team can provide information about at-home exercises, ergonomic adjustments, and other tips to prevent future issues.
When you visit Momentum Health for physiotherapy and chiropractic care, you know you’re receiving a top-notch, evidence-based treatment plan designed around your needs, goals, and ability levels. We’ll help you manage your symptoms and work toward lasting relief.
Call us at (403) 455-0025 today to schedule your initial assessment in Creekside, Deerfoot, Mahogany, Ogden, Seton, Westbrook, West Springs, Evidence North, Evidence South or National Spine & Wellness!
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