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Elbow Wrist and Hand Pain Relief

Leightyn F.

I had wrist pain which effected my ability to play tennis. I also had neck and back pain. I had to take a break from tennis due to the pain. After starting care at Wellspring I can play tennis more frequently without pain. The staff at Wellspring is very nice. The treatments works well and I notices a positive change in my everyday activities after 2-3 weeks. Abby and Hannah are very detailed and great at what they do. It is almost like going to a pilates/barre class. The staff works with you to spot the problem and progress towards a solution.

Andy F.

“After I had a stroke, I came to Wellspring to regain use of my arm. My stroke changed my general lifestyle. I now have better movement in my left arm with less pain. Every therapist exceeded my expectations and I was made to feel part of the family. Everyone was very friendly and knowledgeable, and the staff was in tune with all of my needs.”

Kim

"My left shoulder was very painful and I had tendonitis in my right elbow for a year. Now I can go skiing in the mountains, and I can hold my 10 month old grandson without any pain! All of the staff, including my Nurse Practitioner Lisa, and my PT Kelsey, were so encouraging and supportive! The different therapies were extremely helpful. If you've never been to Wellspring, go! It will change your life and outlook!"

Deb S.

"I was in pain every time I used my right hand and arm. I had pain with most of my daily activities and started using my left hand for most tasks due to extreme pain. Finally, I was diagnosed with “tennis elbow” and started physical therapy at Wellspring. I am now pain-free and can use my right arm again! I appreciate the warmth of the staff from the minute I walk through the door until my session is done. They keep a very clean space, even wiping down the therapy tables and Pilates mats between patients. It’s the best-run business I have ever experienced! It is a very positive environment, and I look forward to spending time there!"

Todd T.

"I had poor posture which made me look bad and feel bad about myself. I also had numbness in my left arm with sharp pains whenever I sneezed. I pretty much ignored the problems. It seemed it was just the hand I was dealt. I did not realize how much better things could be until I met the staff at Wellspring. The thing I appreciate the most is that I can see and feel how much the staff really cares about me."

Dena W.

"I was in a car accident and the pain in my back was so strong that I could not sleep more than 20 minutes at a time. My arm and hand were also becoming numb and made being a student hard. After the warm, friendly and jubilant staff at Wellspring worked with me I can say that Everything has improved! I am able to get enough rest, sit through lectures, take notes, fully interact with my daughter and over all enjoy life!"

Jennifer J.

"Any sort of reaching would send pain and tingling shooting down my arm. I always had to stop, pause and resume what I was doing. After treatment at Wellspring Health Center, my symptoms have been virtually eliminated. I have greatly improved my overall posture, which improves any activity that affects reaching."

Cheri P.

"My neck, shoulders and elbows hurt every day, which made me just want to sit on the couch and do nothing. It was such a joy to work with everyone at Wellspring Health Center. I was always happy to come to my appointments knowing that everyone worked so hard with me and truly cared about my progress. I would absolutely recommend anyone with pain to come here."

Find the Relief You Need for Your Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Pain Today

Discover the Benefits of Physical Therapy for the Upper Extremities

You continually use your elbows, wrists, and hands throughout the day – but nothing emphasizes how much you use them more than experiencing aches and pains throughout them. Whether you are in pain due to an accident, illness, or another underlying disease, it may have a substantial influence on your quality of life.

Consider the following scenario: you rise from bed, brush your teeth, wash, dress, prepare breakfast, and make your way to work. You’ve already used your elbows, wrists, and hands hundreds of times — and you’re just getting started! If you’re doing all of this while suffering from pain, it can make everyday living more challenging.

Fortunately, working with an experienced physical therapist in Eden Prairie, MN may help restore your active pain-free lifestyle..

How can physical therapy help with elbow, wrist, and hand pain?

In many circumstances, physical therapy treatments can also help you avoid harmful medications or invasive surgeries for nerve-damaging conditions such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Wellspring Health Center’s innovative therapies may help reduce your pain, improve your range of motion, and get you back to living a pain-free life. Physical therapy can help you recover naturally without medications or surgery.

Our physical therapists develop a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to your condition’s unique needs. This might involve a range of specialized treatments such as manual therapy, joint mobilization, myofascial release, and therapeutic exercises to restore strength and pain-free mobility.

Common symptoms of elbow, wrist, and hand pain

While acute elbow, wrist, or hand pain is often the consequence of an accident, long-term chronic pain may suggest repetitive stress, overuse, or degenerative joint conditions.

You  may have pain ranging from mild to severe, and it may also be intermittent, meaning that it comes and goes throughout the day. Additionally, numbness or tingling in the extremities, particularly the fingers, may accompany the discomfort. This may make it difficult for you to function physically in a normal range, causing difficulties at work or with daily duties, depending on the severity of your symptoms.

Common causes of elbow, wrist, or hand pain

Listed below are a few of the most common conditions that may be the culprit for the pain you are feeling:

Elbow Bursitis

A fluid-filled sac called the “bursa” is located at the end of the elbow and acts as a cushion for the elbow bone, or “ulna.” When the bursa is pinched as a result of an injury or repeated activity, pain and inflammation may develop. Consequently, the condition is often seen in athletes and students.

Arthritis

Arthritis is a common condition that affects around 53 million Americans. Indeed, the Arthritis Foundation reports that it is the most prevalent kind of disability in the United States. There are numerous types of arthritis, but they are often caused by repetitive movements or an injury to the cartilage in the elbow, wrist, or hand joints. Physical therapy aids in the improvement of joint mobility, the reduction of inflammation, and the strengthening of supporting muscles.

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Cubital tunnel syndrome is a frequent kind of nerve compression injury that may cause discomfort in the elbow, wrist, or hand. It is produced by repeated pressure on the ulnar nerve, which is situated within the elbow and is often referred to as the “funny bone.” When the cubital tunnel and associated nerves are compressed, pain, numbness, and tingling, particularly in the ring and pinky fingers, may result.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

Carpal tunnel syndrome affects around 5 percent of the population, according to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). For the most part, the carpal tunnel serves to safeguard your wrist’s median nerve and tendons that let you flex your fingers.

Nerve compression may occur if this tunnel becomes constricted, resulting in a range of symptoms, including tingling and numbness in the thumb, first, and second fingers. In addition, swelling and soreness in the hand and wrist are also possibilities. There are two main ways in which Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) may occur: either as a result of an accident, or as a result of repeated job-related usage.

Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow

Tennis elbow is a term that refers to pain on the lateral or outside aspect of the elbow, while golfer’s elbow is a term that refers to pain on the medial or inside portion of the elbow. Both of these ailments are the consequence of repeated usage and may be related to a range of activites, not simply those associated with the sports for which they are named. Physical therapy is the ideal treatment option for either of these problems because it corrects the underlying joint and soft tissue restrictions that are straining the tendons and quickly lessens inflammation.

Strains/Sprains

Pain may come from strains and sprains to the elbow, wrist, or hand. Strains are muscle or tendon injuries, while sprains are ligament injuries. These injuries are most often caused by sudden overstretching of the ligaments or tendons, such as falling on an extended arm or catching something heavy.

If you are suffering any of the symptoms associated with the conditions listed above, or if you are experiencing chronic pain that will not go away, call our Eden Prairie, MN office today for a free consultation.

Find relief with us!

Don’t let elbow, wrist, or hand pain reduce your quality of life any longer!

If you are looking for an Eden Prairie, MN physical therapist, contact our office today for a complimentary consultation and meet with one of our experienced team members. We would love to restore your active pain-free lifestyle.