Certified Hand TherapyIn Fort Collins, Windsor & surrounding cities

Injuries to your hand or wrist can make daily activities difficult and pain can make living an active life impossible. Pain within your hand or wrist could be caused by a variety of conditions or injuries that could inhibit your ability to do simple things like driving or working. Seeing a physical therapist is an excellent course of treatment for any hand or wrist injuries. Through the exercises and stretches done in physical therapy, you can achieve pain free movement and get back to living your life without limitations. Not only will a physical therapist help with rehabilitation after injuries, they can also help you improve your mobility and strengthen your wrist and hand so that you can eliminate the possibility of reinjury. Physical therapy is a path towards a healthier active life.

What Causes Hand and Wrist Pain

Pain in your hand or wrist is caused by a variety of factors. Injuries such as a fall or a hit to your hand can cause muscle strains or hairline fractures within the hand or wrist. More commonly, conditions like arthritis or ulnar tunnel syndrome cause pain, numbness, tingling, or stiffness within the hand or wrist. Jobs or activities that require repetitive motion of the wrist or hand can cause a breakdown of the cartilage between bones or result in the compression of a nerve which can also cause great discomfort. It can be difficult to diagnose the cause of pain within your hand or wrist so it is important to seek medical care if the pain persists.

Exercises to Help With Hand/Wrist Discomfort

While experiencing pain in your hand or wrist it can be difficult to maintain an active life. However it is important to keep up hand motions in order to prevent a loss of mobility and additional stiffness. Simple exercises such as practicing a thumbs up motion or making the letter “o” with your fingers can help stretch individual muscles and build strength in your hand after an injury. Resistance exercises can also be very helpful but should be done under the instruction of a trained professional.

When to Seek Physical Therapy Treatment

Many different injuries and conditions can cause discomfort in your hand or wrist. If your pain is persistent, you lose range of motion, or you experience swelling or stiffness it is important to seek medical care. At Colorado in Motion we offer premier care for a large variety of conditions that affect your hand and wrist. Come to Colorado in Motion for life changing treatment and a path to your most active life.