Wrist Pain

Wrist pain is a common side effect of overuse injuries and conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis, and tendinitis. Prompt treatment can prevent the problem from worsening, restoring your range of motion and quality of life. At Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC, which serves the Denver metropolitan area, sports medicine specialist Kevin O’Donnell, DO, and the rest of the staff provide excellent care for wrist pain. Call Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC to schedule wrist pain treatment, or book your appointment online today. 

What is wrist pain?

Wrist pain is aching, stiffness, or discomfort that affects one (or both) of your wrist joints. The wrists contain bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels. A problem with any of these components can cause pain and affect your wrist’s mobility.

Most wrist pain is mild and improves with rest and activity changes. However, if your pain continues or affects your routine, contact Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC immediately.

What causes wrist pain?

Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC treats wrist pain caused by various injuries and medical conditions, including:

• Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs)
• Sports injuries
• Wrist sprains
• Falls
• Pinched nerves
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Wrist tendinitis
• Wrist arthritis
• Bursitis
• Ganglion cysts

Sometimes, wrist pain is caused by infections.

How is wrist pain diagnosed?

Your specialist reviews your medical records and asks about your symptoms, including where the pain occurs, what it feels like, and if certain movements make it worse. 

Next, they examine your wrist, checking for bruising, redness, and swelling. They also gently press on it to identify sensitive spots and assess your wrist’s strength and range of motion. 

Sometimes, a visual exam is enough to diagnose minor wrist injuries, but diagnostic imaging, such as X-rays, an ultrasound, or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), may be needed to capture images of the bones, joints, and soft tissues in your wrist.

How is wrist pain treated?

Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC takes an integrative, non-surgical approach to treating wrist pain. You may have one or more of the following treatments:

• Radial shockwave therapy (EPAT)
• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy
• Prolotherapy
• Joint injections
• Bone and fat stem cell treatment
• Physical therapy
• Immobilization with a sling
• Corticosteroid injections
• Ergonomic adjustments to reduce wear-and-tear
• Icing your wrist
• Taking over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication

Often, wrist pain treatment requires a multi-faceted approach. Your specialist monitors your symptoms at regular checkups and adjusts your care plan as needed. Follow their recommendations as prescribed, attend each scheduled checkup, and avoid overusing your wrist.

Is there any way to prevent wrist pain?

There’s no way to prevent wrist pain entirely, but you can take steps to reduce your risk. Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC recommends taking regular breaks if your job involves using a keyboard or mouse, wearing proper protective equipment if you often use hand tools, and lowering your keyboard so your wrists don’t bend upward when you type. 

Call Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC to schedule wrist pain treatment, or book your appointment online today.