If a recurring and persistent elbow pain, wrist pain or hand pain is becoming a hindrance and impacting your quality of life, it is time to Call us at SwaHealth Physio Rehab Clinic Besides pain, you may experience tingling, numbness, and difficulty lifting or picking up objects. There are several reasons why you may be suffering pain or stiffness in these areas of your hands. Feel free to contact our highly trained and licensed physiotherapists for complete assessment of your condition and how we can reduce or completely eliminate elbow pain and re-integrate.
Causes of Elbow Pain, Wrist, and Hand Pain
Pain in the elbows, wrists, or hands may be caused by several painful conditions. The following are a few of them :
Carpal tunnel syndrome
This condition occurs in the wrist when there is extensive pressure on the median nerve running along the forearm. The typical symptoms are numbness, burning, and pain throughout the hand. There may be wrist pain that extends to the elbow, weakened grip, problems in lifting things and hands may become swollen too.
Cubital tunnel syndrome
The ulnar nerve runs from the shoulder down the arm and to the wrist. This is the primary tissue that is affected by Cubital tunnel syndrome, which is a narrowing of tissues in the elbow. There may be weakness in the hands, tingling or numbness in the little and ring fingers and general pain throughout the fingers and hands.
Bursitis
Bursitis occurs when the fluid-filled sacs that protect tendons and bones at the joints become inflamed. It is often caused by overuse and repetitive movements which can occur throughout the body including shoulders and elbows.
Arthritis
Arthritis can affect any joint including elbows, wrists, and hands. It is the swelling or tenderness of joints along with pain & stiffness, which typically worsens with age. Most common type of Arthritis is Osteoarthritis & Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Sprains and Strains
Sprains and strains in the hands or the wrists can occur as an outcome of any sudden twisting, sports injury, repetitive use or fall.
How Physiotherapy Helps Elbow, Wrist and Hand Pain?
Physiotherapy can effectively reduce or eliminate elbow pain, wrists pain and also pain in hands. It can even help you avoid surgery. A physical therapist will assess your condition to identify the root cause of pain. After complete evaluation, an customized program will be planned to treat your pain. In addition to focused therapeutic exercises; cryo therapy, trigger point release, or electrical stimulation may form a part of the specialised treatment protocol.
If you’re suffering from elbow pain, wrists pain and also pain in hands. a call our office today to schedule a consultation with one of our physiotherapists at New Alipore, Kolkata center. Our committed, highly experienced therapists are just a call away to help you eliminate the Elbow pain.
