Every physiotherapist in the world will say that wrist pain is one of the most common health issues people complain about. As a matter of fact, wrist pain also happens to be the most ignored ailment.
Toowoomba Family Physio comes across many patients on daily basis who are suffering from chronic wrist pain. When asked for how long they’ve been suffering from it, the answers vary from a couple of days to months!
Wrist pain, says one of the physios in Toowoomba Family Physio, can be caused due to many reasons. Surprisingly, this pain in particular can also be a symptom of an underlying ailment. Physios across the world suggest never ignore the pain and seek professional help as soon as possible.
Causes:
Physios say that root causes of wrist pain can vary from something as simple as overused wrist muscles to serious issues such as rheumatoid arthritis. Sports persons or people who have to work on a desk job and use computer keyboard for many hours at a stretch have high chances of experiencing an aching wrist.
Apart from the above stated reasons, wrist pain can also be caused due to:
- Muscle Strain
- Pinched Nerves
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
- And Many More.
Symptoms:
Sometimes, post exercise or prolonged use of computer’s keyboard can cause minor stiffness in wrists; this is normal and can be dealt with proper rest. However, if the pain persists even after a couple of days, you might have what physios call the onset of wrist pain.
Frequent numbness in hands and fingers, frequent need to “stretch” wrists are also other common symptoms of chronic wrist pain.
Cure:
While applying an ice pack or wrapping a crepe bandage is often recommended as a common first-aid, Toowoomba Family Physio recommends patients to undergo a thorough diagnosis. This will help in finding the root cause and getting the relevant treatment.
To know more about wrist pain and its treatments, call Toowoomba Family Physio at 0423 933 724 (James Street) or 07 4595 2874 (Wilsonton).