Are wrist aches making everyday tasks like writing, typing, or dressing a struggle? Wrist pain is a frequent concern that can limit your daily function.
Thankfully, most wrist pain responds well to trusted, evidence-based care provided by our skilled physical therapists at APEX Physical Therapy in Brighton, MI .
Get started on your path to relief.
Book OnlineCommon causes of wrist pain
Our hands and wrists are constantly in motion, making them vulnerable to injuries, especially those from repetitive use. While some wrist issues are unavoidable, learning how to protect your hands can prevent many problems.
Overuse injuries often affect people in jobs with repetitive hand motions, such as manual laborers and those who work extensively on computers.
Traumatic wrist injuries frequently result from falls onto an outstretched arm, with wrist fractures being the most common. Early treatment is key to quicker relief!
At APEX Physical Therapy, our physical therapists in Brighton, MI help pinpoint the cause of your wrist pain and develop a personalized plan to ease your discomfort.
Here are some common wrist conditions you might be facing:
Carpal tunnel syndrome
If your hands, wrists, or forearms ache regularly, or tasks like typing or gripping objects have become painful, you might have carpal tunnel syndrome.
This condition causes tingling, numbness, and sometimes weakness in fingers—typically the thumb, index, middle, or ring fingers. It can even cause you to drop things.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is often linked to repetitive hand motions and forceful wrist activities, common in construction, manufacturing, and sports like golf, tennis, or rock climbing.
The carpal tunnel is a narrow passage in your wrist protecting the median nerve and finger tendons. Excess pressure on the median nerve causes irritation, leading to pain and numbness.
Symptoms include stinging sensations and pain that can radiate through your fingers, hands, wrists, or forearms.
Arthritis
Arthritis includes various conditions that cause joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and weakness.
While it can affect anyone, arthritis in the hands is especially common in older adults, making gripping and moving the wrists and fingers difficult.
Whether from injury or repetitive stress, a thorough evaluation is the first step in creating an effective treatment plan.
How can APEX Physical Therapy physical therapy help me find relief?
If wrist pain is holding you back, our caring physical therapists can help you regain strength and function safely.
Your therapist in Brighton, MI will tailor a treatment plan to your unique needs, combining hands-on manual therapy with mobility and strengthening exercises designed to reduce pain and prevent recurrence.
Our goal is to help you return to your daily activities—work, home, and sports—without pain.
We take a whole-arm approach, often including stretches and strengthening for the neck, shoulder, and elbow to support wrist healing.
Additionally, we may use supportive devices like splints and braces, as well as therapies like heat, ice, laser, iontophoresis, or ultrasound to ease your symptoms.
If any exercise feels uncomfortable or you’re unsure about your progress, please share your concerns. We want to help you feel your best in the shortest time possible.
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