Three issues that lead to burning pain in the wrist

You might feel it when typing an email. It can make turning doorknobs an activity you’d rather avoid. These are just a few of the effects that burning pain in your wrist could have on your daily life. 

Feeling wrist pain is much more common than many people might think. Medical researchers report that on average about 6% of people experienced wrist pain within the past week. Fortunately, physical therapists can offer effective treatment for burning pain in your wrist, and they’ll start by helping you learn the cause of your pain. 

One of these three conditions is likely causing the burning pain in your wrist

The first step a physical therapist will take to assist you with burning pain in your wrist is to determine the cause of your pain. This will involve doing a comprehensive evaluation of your wrist. Some issues that your evaluation could reveal are: 

1. Tendinitis — There are many tendons that connect the forearm muscles to the bones in your hands. These tendons run through your wrist. When they’re injured or inflamed, you have a condition called tendinitis. You might also notice swelling and grinding sensations in the wrist with this condition.  

2. Sprains — Wrist sprains typically occur when people catch themselves on their hands during a fall. This injury overstretches the ligaments of your wrist. A wrist sprain can make it harder to move your hand and fingers. It can also lead to swelling and bruising of the wrist. 

3. Carpal tunnel syndrome — This condition occurs when the median nerve in the wrist is pinched or inflamed. Carpal tunnel syndrome is more common in people with previous wrist injuries. It can also develop in people who do frequent repetitive wrist movements or use vibrating tools. 

Treatment options your physical therapist can offer for wrist pain

There are many treatment techniques a physical therapist can use to reduce the burning pain in your wrist. A few of the methods your specialist may use include: 

• Therapeutic exercises designed to strengthen and stretch your wrist.

• Joint mobilization intended to decrease pain and improve wrist mobility.

• Dry needling that can create a local twitch response and reduce pain. 

• Ergonomic assessments intended to help you reduce your risk of developing future wrist injuries. 

Find help for your wrist injuries at Advent Physical Therapy

Feeling burning pain in your wrist? Our team at Advent PT can help you diagnose and treat your pain. We offer free screenings that can help determine what’s causing your wrist pain. Additionally, our therapists excel at building therapy plans that are personalized to your needs. We can even help you get therapy from home thanks to our virtual therapy and at-home care services. 

Contact our team today for more information about how we can help you treat your wrist injury or to schedule an initial appointment.