Do I need imaging like an MRI before my first visit?
No. You do not need imaging before your first visit. If imaging would be helpful to clarify your diagnosis, your nurse practitioner can order it as part of your care.
I had hand or wrist surgery. Can you help with recovery?
Yes. Post-surgical recovery is one of the more common reasons patients come to Wellspring. We work with your surgical timeline and protocols and build a recovery plan that supports the healing process. Hands-on PT combined with therapeutic massage often produces faster, more complete recovery than home exercise alone.
I have numbness in my hand. Should I be worried?
Numbness is worth getting evaluated, especially if it wakes you up at night, gets worse over time, or comes with weakness. Most causes are musculoskeletal and treatable. Some causes need a more urgent evaluation. Your nurse practitioner can help sort that out at your first visit.
Do I need to wear a brace or splint?
Sometimes. Splints and braces can help in specific situations, especially at night for carpal tunnel. They are a tool, not a treatment plan. Your PT team will tell you whether bracing fits your case and how to use it without becoming dependent on it.
I have tennis elbow that has been going on for months. Will it ever go away?
Yes. Chronic tennis elbow can be stubborn, but it is very treatable with the right approach. We combine progressive forearm loading, soft tissue work, and SoftWave therapy when appropriate. Many patients who have been dealing with tennis elbow for six months or longer see meaningful improvement within a few weeks of consistent care.
Can physical therapy actually treat carpal tunnel without surgery?
Yes, in most cases. Carpal tunnel is driven by compression of the median nerve in the wrist, often combined with tightness through the forearm, shoulder, and neck. Targeted PT, nerve glides, and soft tissue work address those drivers directly. Most patients with carpal tunnel improve significantly without surgery, especially when they get hands-on care before […]