Hand & Wrist Pain Therapy - F.R.O.M. Toronto Pain Relief Clinic

You may experience pain in these parts of your body for numerous reasons. Whether your pain stems from an injury, ailment, or other underlying condition, F.R.O.M. Toronto Pain Relief Clinic is here to help with hand pain therapy.

Your wrists and hands are used thousands of times throughout the day. Just think about your typical morning routine: you get out of bed, brush your teeth, shower, get dressed, make breakfast, and begin your commute to work. In just that short time, your wrists and hands performed hundreds of different movements!

Why do I have these symptoms?

Most upper extremity injuries result in short-term pain; however, if your pain lingers for three months or longer, it is considered chronic. Chronic pain may indicate a deeper issue that needs addressing. Elbow, wrist, and hand pain may range from mild to severe, and it may come and go throughout the day. It is expected to feel a tingling or numb sensation, especially in the fingers.

Depending on the severity of your condition or injury, it may also limit how you perform your daily tasks at home and work.

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What causes hand & wrist pain?

Whatever condition may be causing your pain, the F.R.O.M. Toronto Pain Relief Clinic can help. Our advanced treatment methods can alleviate your pain, restore your range of motion, and return you to your everyday life. Physical therapy exercises for wrist pain are extremely effective.

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome – Much like carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome is another common form of nerve damage that can lead to elbow, wrist, and hand pain. It is caused by repetitive pressure on the ulnar nerve, located on the outside of your elbow and is commonly referred to as the “funny bone.” When pressure is put on the cubital tunnel and surrounding nerves, it can cause tingling, numbness, and pain.

Arthritis – Arthritis is very common, in fact, according to the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis is the most common form of disability in the United States. There are many different forms of arthritis, but it is typically caused by repetitive motions or an injury that impacts the cartilage within the joints of your elbow, wrist, or hand.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) – The American Physical Therapy Association states that carpal tunnel syndrome impacts approximately 5% of all Americans. The carpal tunnel protects the median nerve and finger tendons in your wrist. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the carpal tunnel becomes constricted or pinched, resulting in pain within the nerve that can extend throughout your entire arm. A constricted carpal tunnel is typically caused by an injury or by repetitive job-related use, such as assembly-line work, keyboard-heavy work, or driving heavy machinery.

Sprains/Strains – Sprains and strains to the elbow, wrist, or hand can also result in pain.

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Chiropractic

Chiropractic therapy is one of our specialty services. This non-invasive and gentle therapy corrects spinal and joint misalignment. Working on the nervous system gives relief from neck pains, improves posture, and mobility.

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is a holistic approach to calm down the body and mind. It applies an expert way of muscle and tissue manipulation, which relaxes the body. It relieves soreness, muscle injury, and physical strain.

Clinical Counselling

Clinical counselling is a type of talk therapy by trained mental health professionals. This therapy helps individuals understand and build coping techniques with the struggles of various psychiatric conditions, including stress, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and anger, or life transitions.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is a hands-on, evidence-based treatment for pain rehabilitation and the restoration of body function. It supports recovery with guided exercises, manual therapy, and advanced therapeutic techniques. It helps restore the body from chronic pain and mobility limitations.

Mental Health

Mental health therapy supports rehabilitation from various cognitive issues. It includes anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, workplace burnout, or other emotional difficulties. These therapeutic services often foster mind-body and spiritual alignment, enabling people to live peaceful lives with coping skills.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy helps people with rehabilitation for any kind of emotional, physical, or cognitive challenges. It helps patients recover faster, return to daily life, achieve a higher quality of life after injury or illness, and perform daily activities safely.

Custom Orthotics

Custom orthotics are provided and long-term biomechanical support for people suffering from any kind of foot abnormalities. It is a solution for various issues, such as foot pain, plantar fasciitis, flat feet, high arches, and knee or back pain related to foot mechanics. This will reduce foot and joint pain, improve posture, and provide better walking comfort.

Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic medicine is a holistic approach to healing the mind and body naturally. It boosts overall health and treats underlying causes by activating the body's natural healing power. It’s the best organic form of traditional medicine for treating modern diseases.

Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy uses acoustic waves to stimulate healing in injured tissues. People with chronic tendon pain, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, shoulder pain, Achilles tendonitis, and other musculoskeletal conditions. It helps to reduce pain, improve tissue regeneration, speed healing, and restore mobility.

Laser Therapy

Laser therapy uses low-energy laser light that penetrates deeper through the skin. It stimulates the healing process; repairs damaged cells and reduces inflammation. It is beneficial for patients experiencing joint pain, inflammation, back pain, arthritis, nerve pain, or sports injuries.

Bracing

Bracing provides medical-grade support to stabilize injured or weak joints and muscles. It supports the recovery of individuals who have suffered injuries, undergone surgery, have arthritis, have ligament tears, or have joint instability. It prevents injury, reduces pain, and speeds of healing.

Independent Medical Examinations

An independent medical examination is a medical assessment conducted by a qualified professional. This will provide a professional medical report based on an unbiased evaluation of an individual’s health status and functional ability, for insurance claims or as proof of physical or mental disability in legal matters.

MVA Rehab

MVA rehab provides structured therapy and treatment for injuries sustained in car accidents. It is for healing whiplash, soft tissue injuries, back pain, concussion symptoms, or mobility issues after an accident. It also reduces pain, helps people regain mobility, and safely returns them to normal activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Performing range of motion exercises can help to maintain or improve joint mobility. A therapist can guide you in doing these exercises gently. Additionally, strengthening exercises can be done to strengthen the muscles around the affected joints, which can provide better support. Our occupational therapists specialize in exercises that are specific to hands, which can improve your range of motion as well as your overall quality of life. Furthermore, you can learn techniques for protecting your hand joints while doing daily activities. These techniques may involve using assistive devices or adaptive tools.

To alleviate symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, there are a few measures that can be taken. Resting the affected hand and wearing a wrist splint can help by reducing pressure on the median nerve. It’s also important to adjust your workspace and hand positions to minimize repetitive wrist movements or stress and consider using an ergonomic keyboard and mouse. Additionally, performing wrist and hand stretches can improve flexibility and reduce compression on the median nerve. Our physical therapists at F.R.O.M. can teach you exercises to help the median nerve glide more freely. Visit us at F.R.O.M. Toronto Pain Relief Clinic.

Gentle exercises can help improve wrist stability and alleviate pain, but it’s important to perform them gradually under the guidance of our therapists at our clinic. Additionally, modifying your daily activities and movements to avoid repetitive strain on the wrist is recommended. Consult with one of our occupational therapists who can provide specific exercises and techniques tailored to your condition. In addition to this, it is important to allow your wrist to rest. To reduce inflammation, you can apply ice and to relax tight muscles, you can apply heat depending on the nature of the pain. Wearing a wrist brace or splint can provide support and limit motion, thus reducing pain.