Wrist and Hand Pain Treatment & Chiropractic Care in Geneva, Illinois
About Wrist and Hand Pain
If you’re experiencing Wrist and Hand Pain, it can make everyday activities such as typing on a computer, exercising, and sleeping uncomfortable or difficult. At Tailored Health, we help patients find wrist and hand pain treatment in Geneva and surrounding communities understand the root cause to what may be contributing to their symptoms and develop personalized treatment plans designed to improve mobility, function, and quality of life.
Quick Answer: At Tailored Health, Wrist and Hand Pain treatment in Geneva, Illinois focuses on improving joint mobility, stability and strength, reducing musculoskeletal irritation, and addressing contributing factors to prevent it from coming back. In order to appropriately treat your condition, a thorough evaluation is always the first step to identifying the right treatment.
Depending on the underlying cause, Wrist and Hand symptoms can range from minor aches or tingling to loss of grip strength.
Common Symptoms:
- Pain when grabbing objects
- Pain when shaking hands
- Numbness or tingling
- Stiffness or Tightness
- Pinching Pain
- Difficulty rotating or turning wrist
What Causes Wrist and Hand Pain?
There isn’t always a single cause of wrist and hand pain. Potential causes or contributing factors can include:
- Joint Dysfunction
- Nerve Irritation or Compression
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Inflammation
- Disc Pathology
- Trauma
- Lifestyle (posture concerns)
In some cases, Wrist and Hand Pain can also be associated with medical conditions that require further evaluation by a different specialty healthcare provider. If that is the case, we will refer you to the appropriate provider.
How we Evaluate Wrist and Hand Pain
At Tailored Health, treatment begins with an evaluation rather than assuming that every case of wrist and hand pain should be treated the same way.
Your doctor will evaluate factors such as:
- Range of Motion
- Joint mobility
- Posture and movement patterns
- Muscle strength and flexibility
- Areas of tenderness or restriction
- Relevant orthopedic or neurological tests and findings
- Your health history and activities
If your examination suggests that additional testing, imaging, or another healthcare provider is appropriate, Tailored Health will help coordinate the next appropriate step.
Tailored Health Treatment for Wrist and Hand Pain
Treatment Plans are individualized based on your goals, your examination findings, symptoms, and health history.
When appropriate, care may include:
Chiropractic Adjustments
Yes, we use adjustment techniques specifically for the wrist and hand joints! We use many forms of chiropractic adjustments depending on the patient. These techniques include may have the patient laying face down, face up, sitting up, using table drops, or using a handheld adjusting tool. While there are many benefits reported as a result of chiropractic adjustments, they are primarily performed to address biomechanical joint restrictions and influence the nervous system to improve symptoms and motion.
Soft-Tissue Therapy
Manual hands-on deep tissue therapy techniques performed by the doctor designed to reduce muscle tension, “knots”, fascial restrictions, trigger-points, and limited movement. Cupping techniques may also be used.
Therapeutic Exercise and Rehab
Exercises specifically chosen and demonstrated to you 1-on-1 with the doctor to get results. Too often patients are handed a sheet of exercises, but not given the detailed attention they need to make sure they are performed properly. For example: for each patient, cueing and instruction on how to perform a rowing movement should be very different depending on area of concern, experience level, prior surgeries, prior injuries, and patient goals!
Exercises can be performed with or without exercise equipment based on patient needs.
Goals for therapeutic exercise may include:
- Better Mobility and Flexibility
- Increased Stability
- Improved Balance
- Increased Strength
- Injury Prevention
- Performance Optimization
- Symptom Reduction
What to Expect at Your First visit
If you visit Tailored Health in Geneva for Wrist and Hand Pain, your first appointment may include:
- A discussion about your goals, symptoms, and health history
- A thorough physical examination
- Relevant orthopedic, neurological, movement, or functional testing
- Order for Imaging or referral when clinically appropriate
- A discussion summarizing the findings and next steps for treatment
Frequently Asked Questions About Wrist and Hand Pain
Can Tailored Health help with Wrist and Hand Pain?
Yes, Wrist and Hand Pain is regularly and successfully addressed with the treatments offered at Tailored Health!
What causes Wrist and Hand Pain?
Pain can come from a variety of sources or a combination of different sources. Common causes include improper joint motion, excess physical stress, or inflammation. Our examination is designed to isolate the root cause so you can fully understand your symptoms.
How do you evaluate Wrist and Hand Pain?
The physical examination includes range of motion, orthopedic, and neurological testing to determine the root cause of your symptoms. If needed imaging studies will be ordered.
How is Wrist and Hand Pain Treated?
Treatment may include chiropractic adjustments, soft-tissue therapy, and therapeutic exercise and rehab tailored to your goals, preferences, and specific symptoms.
How long does Wrist and Hand Pain take to improve?
Recovery time varies from patient to patient depending on the root cause, severity, duration, activity, and other health concerns. Our goal is not only to address your symptoms, but to show you how to prevent it from coming back in the future!
What can I do at home for Wrist and Hand Pain?
Typically, gentle stretching and exercise is recommended. During treatment sessions, the doctor will provide specific things for you to do on your own to improve!
Chiropractic care for Wrist and Hand Pain in Geneva, Illinois
If Wrist and Hand Pain is interfering with your work, exercise, sleep, or everyday activities, an evaluation can help determine the root cause of the problem.
At Tailored Health, we provide chiropractic care for patients from Geneva, St. Charles, Batavia, and surrounding communities.