Why does my wrist hurt so much after I get off work?

why does my wrist hurt

Since many of the tasks that we perform at work require the use of our hands, wrist pain can make doing our job painful. When your wrist hurts, even simple tasks can become uncomfortable. That’s why you shouldn’t ignore wrist pain when you experience it. There are several different conditions that can cause wrist pain.  […]

Three issues that lead to burning pain in the wrist

burning pain in wrist

You might feel it when typing an email. It can make turning doorknobs an activity you’d rather avoid. These are just a few of the effects that burning pain in your wrist could have on your daily life.  Feeling wrist pain is much more common than many people might think. Medical researchers report that on […]

Three causes of burning pain in the wrist

burning pain in wrist

Typing out your daily emails, and turning doorknobs. These are just two examples of activities you perform with your wrists every day. Unfortunately, burning pain in your wrists can make doing even these simple daily tasks a real trial.  There are far more people dealing with wrist pain than you might think. Medical researchers estimated […]

Five issues that could be causing your stiff finger joints

stiff finger joints

Do you have trouble bending your fingers? Are stiff finger joints making it tougher to do normal daily tasks? If you answered yes to these questions, then you should consider talking to a physical therapist.  There are multiple joints in your finger that could become less flexible. In fact, each of your fingers has three […]

What it could mean if you have pain in the back of your hand

pain in back of hand

Opening your front door to head out for work. Typing work emails and other documents. Playing with your kids or grandkids. These normal daily activities can make you flinch if you have pain in the back of your hand.  Unfortunately, you’re far more likely to develop this type of pain than you might think; a […]

Why do I have pain on the outside of my wrist?

pain on outside of wrist

Your wrists are very important joints in your body. They provide movement for the hands, which is how we interact with much of the world around us. When one or both of the wrists are in pain, it can be difficult to get through the day. Wrist pain comes in a variety of forms. It’s […]

Why do I have pain on the outside of my wrist?

pain on outside of wrist

The answer to this question might not be too easy to find on your own, but an experienced physical therapist can help you figure it out.  The answer can often depend on what type of job you have or how active you are: Research shows that 24% of people who have physically demanding occupations or […]

What can I do about pain on the outside of my wrist?

pain on outside of wrist

There are many steps you can take to deal with pain on the outside of your wrist. But which steps you take depends on what is causing your pain. This sort of pain is also known as ulnar wrist pain, and wrist pain is a common issue that many people deal with. One study found […]

Why do I have wrist pain from typing?

wrist pain from typing

Do you use a computer all day for work? Do you have a laptop you use for notes in class and for homework? Do you play a lot of games on your PC? No matter what it is that you’re doing on your computer, when you spend a lot of time typing, you’re vulnerable to […]

Hand and wrist pain? Here’s some information that you should know

overview of hand and wrist pain

Your hands and wrists work together to accomplish many tasks. When either is hurt, it’s difficult for the other to operate. Your hands and wrists operate from the connections of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles that all work together. When one or more of these areas is hurt, the others suffer too. Unfortunately, hand […]

Two early signs that you might have finger arthritis

physical therapy for arthritis

The Arthritis Foundation reports that almost 54 million adults are living with doctor-diagnosed arthritis. Are you concerned that issues with your fingers might be a sign of finger arthritis? Physical therapists can help you determine if you have this condition. There are also two early signs that could mean you’re developing finger arthritis.  1.   […]

Three reasons for pain in outside of leading wrist from golf

outside of wrist pain from golf

The wrist is important to many of the movements people make when playing sports. Think about the extra whip that flicking the wrist gives baseball pitchers. Creating that perfectly spiraling football pass would be harder without subtle movements of the wrist. One sport that can be particularly hard on the wrist is golf, and it’s […]