Physical therapy for sharp pain in the top of your hand in Walker, MI

Pain in your hands is a problem because your hands are used for the majority of your daily activities. Sometimes, minor hand pain or soreness can develop after a low-impact injury or a long day of hard work. Usually, this kind of pain goes away after a little rest. However, pain that lasts longer or is more painful and limiting than usual requires professional treatment.

At Advent Physical Therapy in Walker, Michigan, our physical therapists are highly trained and skilled in treating conditions that affect your hand and wrist. Sharp pain in the top of your hand usually occurs as a result of a sudden injury, and our team is ready to help.

Causes of sharp pain in the top of your hand

Pain in your hand comes in many forms. Dull, persistent pain in the hand or wrist may be related to arthritis, but sharp pain is likely to be related to one of the following:

• Tendinitis — Overuse of the hands and wrists can cause inflammation in the tendons known as tendinitis. This is a painful condition that limits the range of motion in your hands, wrists and even your fingers.
• Ligament injury — Each of the bones in your hands and wrists are connected by ligaments that support the bones and provide movement in the joints. An injury to a ligament due to overuse or traumatic impact can cause sudden, sharp pain in the top of your hand.
• Fracture — A traumatic injury from a hard impact or a fall can cause one or multiple bones in your hand or wrist to break. In cases where osteoporosis is involved, it may not take as much for a fracture to occur, which can cause unexpected pain in the top of your hand. 

Treatment for sharp pain in the top of your hand

Physical therapists have different techniques for treating hand and wrist pain. If you visit our clinic in Walker for sharp pain in the top of your hand, we’ll develop a personalized treatment for you that may include:

• Gentle stretches and exercises — Physical therapists can guide you through stretches and exercises designed to improve the quality of your muscles, tendons and ligaments in your hands and wrists. This helps reduce pressure off the injured area, which reduces pain and can improve your range of motion.
• Manual therapy — Physical therapists can use hands-on manual therapy techniques to guide your hand and wrist through motions to mobilize the joint and the soft tissue surrounding it. This helps reduce pain and improve your range of motion.
• Posture education — Poor posture when typing, driving and other activities that involve the use of your hands and wrists can cause sharp pain in the top of your hand. Physical therapists can help you correct your posture to treat and help prevent hand pain.

Visit Advent Physical Therapy in Walker, MI, for hand pain treatment

Hand pain can take away your ability to enjoy many of your favorite activities. Our team at Advent Physical Therapy in Walker is here to help. Contact our team today for more information about hand pain treatment or to schedule an initial appointment.