Wrist and Hand Pain can be for many different reasons
Repetitive strain injury (RSI) – often from computer work
Arthritis, mostly rheumatoid
Ganglions cysts
Tendonitis
Fracture
Carpal tunnel
Sprains, acute injury
Gout
Problems with Neck, Shoulder or Back – can refer down to hand and wrist
Chronic pain
Symptoms of Wrist Pain
Depending on what’s causing your wrist pain, it may be accompanied by the following symptoms:
Swollen fingers
Difficulty making a fist or gripping objects
Numbness or tingling sensation
Pain, numbness, or tingling
Sudden, sharp pain
Swelling or redness around the wrist
Heat in a wrist joint, hands and fingers
Call your doctor immediately if your wrist is warm and red and if you have a temperature over (38°C). These symptoms could signal Septic arthritis, which is a serious illness.
Acupuncture Help
Acupuncture can help in recovery and reducing pain of long term conditions.
When you damage your hands or wrists Acupuncture can help you recover from the injury and help prevent long term effects of injury.
If you have a chronic condition Acupuncture can help with the pain and inflammation and slow down the disease process. Reducing flare ups, helping with stress and anxiety of your condition.
TCM Acupuncture treats the whole person, helping you manage your condition and life challenges.