Hand and Wrist Pain

November 1st, 2010 |

I am often surprised that people did not consider chiropractic care by the hand and wrist pain. We have more than back, just below and neck pain. We are taught in the spine and joints of the body most others, including the hand and wrist. pain in the hand and wrist for the sake of this article is not about carpal tunnel syndrome. This is another topic for another day. Besides, carpal tunnel syndrome affecting the neck more. Hand and wrist pain in the neck can be independent.

What are some common hand and wrist pain in typical cases, a chiropractor treat? For one, the injuries caused by overuse or repetitive strain syndromes that can occur in both the hand / wrist or elbow pain. Typical scenarios are sports injuries, falling down and caught himself with a gesture of lifting the weight, or lift heavy objects . Up to repetitive activities such as knitting, crochet, computer use may increase the weight. massage therapists are in danger of repeating their positions with heavy hands, forearms and elbows.

A typical treatment protocol of the hand and wrist pain, chiropractic adjustments underway. I use the activator which points to the precise articulation. I also use accelerator card, which is like a table of mini-drop. This will jog loose joint can be blocked. Soft tissue work is also useful to reduce inflammation, rupture of adhesions, reduce muscle spasms, increased vascularity of Verification of other related structures may uncover the factors that contribute to pain. Typically, elbow, shoulder and neck are the usual suspects.