When pain makes gripping, lifting, typing, working, or enjoying your favorite activities difficult, Comprehensive Physical Therapy is ready to help you get moving again.
Do tasks that were once easy now feel difficult? Pain in your hands, wrists, or elbows can affect your entire life and make everyday activities increasingly challenging. At Comprehensive Physical Therapy, we understand that pain can rob you of your joy.
Physical therapy can help you find the elbow, wrist, and hand pain relief you need. Our physical therapists in Metairie and Mandeville will identify the source of your symptoms and recommend treatment options designed around your needs.
You do not have to simply live with upper extremity pain.
Upper extremity pain may develop after an accident, from repetitive movement, or because of a chronic condition. Below are several common causes of pain involving the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow.
Nerve injury in the elbow, forearm, wrist, or hand can cause numbness, tingling, loss of temperature sensation, or disrupted muscle function. Overuse-related nerve injuries may also be accompanied by swelling that affects circulation and nerve function.
Medial epicondylitis, or golfer's elbow, is inflammation of the tendons around the inside of the elbow. It is caused by overuse of the muscles that flex the wrist and fingers.
Falls commonly cause upper extremity fractures as people naturally try to catch themselves. During healing, the fingers, wrist, and elbow can become very stiff, reducing strength and range of motion.
An unexpected overstretching of tissues in the hand, wrist, or elbow can cause a sprain or strain. A tear may result in swelling, pain, and difficulty moving.
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when pressure irritates the median nerve within the narrow carpal tunnel at the wrist. Symptoms can include numbness, stiffness, or discomfort in the fingers, hands, wrists, or forearms.
Tendinitis develops gradually when tendons become inflamed from overuse. Tennis elbow affects the outside of the elbow and can make gripping, lifting, or twisting the forearm painful after repetitive activities such as using a racket, paintbrush, or hammer.
Physical therapy is especially effective at relieving pain in the hands, wrists, and elbows. Our team uses hands-on therapy to help relieve pain and increase circulation. This approach can also support nerve healing and normal function.
Your physical therapist will treat your symptoms while working to determine what is causing your pain. At Comprehensive Physical Therapy, we provide treatment options intended to help you improve range of motion and return to your daily routine.
Physical therapy may also help reduce or eliminate the need for costly, invasive surgery and dangerous drugs. Your care begins with a thorough evaluation and a plan tailored to your condition, medical history, and goals.
“Broke my elbow in December. 4 months later I am good to go. This place and the people are amazing. Hands down I will come again if I ever need physical therapy again.”
“Anthony is awesome. Pt techs are great. I had a shoulder repair and they got me back into motion again after PT. Feels great to be back to normal activities.”
If elbow, wrist, or hand pain is interfering with your quality of life, contact Comprehensive Physical Therapy. We are ready to help you reclaim the active, healthy lifestyle you deserve.