Wrist and Hand Issues

Do you need help with a wrist and/or hand problem? At Byron Bay Chiropractic Centre we understand how debilitating pain can be in the wrists and hand, which is why we are dedicated to helping you recover naturally.

Are you experiencing any of the following:

• Hand and wrist pain that persists more than a few days

• Inability to carry objects

• Numbness/tingling/shooting pains in the wrist, hand, fingers

• Difficulty twisting, turning and gripping objects

• A limited, or painful range of motion of hand/wrist/fingers

• Swelling in the joints of fingers

• Difficulty exercising or performing daily activities

• Tension in the neck, arm, shoulders

Common Causes:

Hand and wrist dysfunction can be caused by several different events or conditions such as previous injuries, overuse or repetitive strain injury, sprains, arthritis, issues stemming from neck and shoulder, poor posture, and more. This is why an accurate diagnosis is critical to successful treatment.

• Poor posture (in particular upper body, neck and rounded shoulders)

• Wear and tear of the joints

• Incorrect ergonomic set up

• Weakness in supporting muscles

• Compression of nerves in neck, arm or wrist

• Sporting injuries or physical trauma

• Overuse/repetitive strain injuries

• Poor sleeping positions

Diagnosis:

The first step in helping you manage and prevent your problem is to ensure we have an accurate diagnosis. We achieve this through a comprehensive clinical history, thorough physical examination including; neurological, orthopedic, and musculoskeletal tests, and possibly further diagnostic investigations such as X-Rays (if required).

Once our team has all the information required to make an accurate diagnosis, we will explain our findings to you in a simple and concise manner. Based on the information we collect, we can then tailor a treatment plan specific to your condition and goals. Our team is dedicated to helping you manage and prevent hand and wrist issues in a holistic manner, so you can get back to doing what you love.

If at any stage we determine that you need to be referred out to another provider we will be sure to find the right people for you.

Treatment:

At Byron Bay Chiropractic Centre  we take a holistic approach to treating hand and wrist conditions. We focus on the entire neuro-musculo-skeletal system, rather than simply the pain or injury site. This includes the spine as a whole, extremity joints (elbow, hand, wrist and fingers), muscles, ligaments, tendons, as well as the nervous system.

We may employ a variety of Chiropractic techniques to address hand and wrist pain including:

• Manual adjusting 

• Assessment and treatment of ribs, arms, wrists, fingers, shoulders and spine

• Adjusting tools for alignment

• Soft tissue therapy and release techniques

• Active stretching

• Taping and support 

We use techniques based on your age, range of motion, comfort levels, personal preferences and health history.

Prevention and education:

In order to help you experience lasting results outside of our practice, our team will equip you with knowledge on how to prevent future pain and injuries, give you sound ergonomic advice, as well as prescribe specific rehabilitation exercises just for you.

If you’d like to discuss further, please book an appointment with our chiropractors here.