What Is Hand and Wrist Pain?
It may be difficult to work, create, and connect every day when your hands or wrists hurt every time you reach, lift, or type. At DFW Sports Medicine, we help people move and feel better with focused, skilled care for pain in the hand and wrist. Hand and wrist pain can come from many causes. It may be the result of an injury, overuse, arthritis, or nerve compression. The pain can feel sharp, dull, stiff, or throbbing. Common types of hand and wrist pain include:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome, caused by pressure on the median nerve
- Tendonitis from repeated motion or strain
- Arthritis, which leads to joint swelling and stiffness
- Sprains and fractures, often due to sports or falls
- Nerve entrapments, such as ulnar nerve compression
- Trigger finger, where a finger locks or catches
- Ganglion cysts, fluid-filled lumps that form near joints or tendons
You don't have to live with ongoing pain. Schedule a consultation at our McKinney, Frisco, or Lewisville, TX practice to get trusted care for pain in the hand and wrist.
How Is Hand and Wrist Pain Treated?
At DFW Sports Medicine, we focus on how to relieve pain in the hand and wrist with proven nonsurgical methods. Our approach is tailored to your condition, activity level, and personal goals. Treatments aim to reduce pain, restore movement, and prevent future problems without surgery. Care may include:
- Rest and bracing: These help protect the area and reduce swelling.
- Physical therapy: Exercises and hands-on techniques improve strength and flexibility.
- Anti-inflammatory medications: These ease swelling and discomfort.
- Steroid injections: Quick relief for pain and inflammation in joints or tendons.
- Ultrasound-guided procedures: Improve accuracy for injections and other treatments.
- Activity modifications: Help reduce strain and prevent repeated injury.
- Dry needling: Thin needles stimulate trigger points and increase blood flow in the muscles of your hand to help reduce pain.
- Massage therapy: Gentle pressure on soft tissues and muscles promotes relaxation and circulation, especially helpful for arthritis-related discomfort.
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS): Electrode patches placed on the hand deliver low-voltage electrical currents to reduce pain signals and release natural pain-relieving chemicals.
What Are the Symptoms of Hand and Wrist Pain?
Before starting care, it helps to know what signs to watch for. Symptoms can show up slowly or suddenly, and they may change, depending on the cause. Common symptoms of pain in the hand and wrist include:
- Stiffness or limited movement
- Sharp or aching pain
- Tingling or numbness
- Swelling or warmth
- Clicking or popping sounds
- Weak grip or dropping objects
- Pain that worsens with activity
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Reduce Pain with Smart, Personalized Care
Hand and wrist pain affects nearly 1 in 4 adults at some point. It can stop you from doing the things you enjoy or need to do. At DFW Sports Medicine, we bring together advanced diagnostics, skilled providers, and nonsurgical options to address the causes of pain in wrists and hands. Our team works closely with each patient to restore function and reduce pain through smart, personalized care. Call our McKinney, Frisco, or Lewisville, TX practice today to schedule your appointment and learn more about how to treat hand and wrist pain with professional support for lasting relief.