Hand & Wrist

Wrist & Hand Pain Treatment in St. Augustine, FL

Wrist & Hand Pain Physical Therapy in
St. Augustine, Florida

Does your wrist ache every time you drop into a push-up or a downward dog? Maybe it's the thumb side after a day of texting and typing. Or the pinky side twinges when you turn a doorknob or carry the groceries. Either way, your hands are in everything you do.

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Matt Rieder, DPT, checking a patient's wrist and grip as she holds a weight at Renew Strength & Wellness in St. Augustine, FL

Wrist & Hand Pain

Day 1

Treatment starts on your first visit

What Causes
Wrist & Hand Pain?

Wrist pain has many names. Wrist pain on the thumb side can be De Quervain's, an irritation of the tendons that move your thumb. Pinky side (ulnar) wrist pain can involve the TFCC, a small cushion of cartilage and ligaments on that side. Carpal tunnel, a squeezed nerve at the wrist, can bring numbness or tingling in your fingers. Computer and phone use can feed all of them.

Your wrist is the end of a long chain that runs from your neck through your shoulder and elbow. When your shoulder blade doesn't do its job, the wrist and forearm pick up the slack, on the keyboard and in the gym. That's why

we look above the wrist, not just at it

. Numbness that won't go away or a weakening grip should be checked by a doctor soon.

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The Part Above the Wrist

“Sometimes wrist pain starts at the shoulder, the same way knee pain can start at the feet.”

Common Trigger

Typing, texting, push-ups and heavy gripping

Often Missed

Shoulder blade and elbow mechanics

Best Lever

Stronger forearms, better load through the arm

What Wrist & Hand Pain
Feels Like

Your hands never get a day off. See which of these you've been putting up with.

Thumb Side Ache

Pain along the thumb side of your wrist when you grip or text.

Pinky Side Twinge

A sharp pinch on the pinky side when you turn a key or doorknob.

Push-Ups Hurt

Bending your wrist back for push-ups, planks or downward dog feels awful.

Sore After the Desk

Your wrist aches after a long day of typing and mousing.

Numb Fingers at Night

Your fingers tingle or go numb at night and you shake them out.

Weaker Grip

Opening jars, carrying groceries or holding a racket feels harder than before.

Why Wrist Pain Keeps Coming Back

A brace and some rest calm things down, but your hands go right back to typing, lifting and carrying. If nothing changes in how the arm shares the load, the pain returns.

Wrist Takes the Load

Your shoulder and forearm don't share the work, so the wrist carries too much.

Tissue Gets Irritated

Tendons and cartilage in the wrist get sore and cranky from the extra strain.

You Rest, Then Repeat

It calms down with rest, then flares again the first busy day back.

We spread the load back out through your whole arm and build wrists and hands strong enough for the keyboard, the gym and the garden.

Wrist Pain Treatment That
Gets to the Cause

We treat the sore spot and everything that loads it, from your shoulder blade to your fingertips, one-on-one every visit.

Manual Physical Therapy

Hands-on treatment eases stiff wrist joints, tight forearm muscles and the tissues along the thumb and pinky sides of the wrist.

Wrist Joint Stiffness
Tight Forearms
Thumb Side Tendons
Pinky Side Wrist

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Medically Supervised Strength Training

Gradual strength training builds your forearms, grip and shoulders, so your wrist can handle push-ups, carrying and long days at the keyboard again.

Grip Strength
Forearm Endurance
Push-Up Tolerance
Shoulder Blade Strength

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Whole-Body Movement Assessment

We check how you move from the feet up, because the way your body moves decides how much your arm and wrist end up absorbing.

Shoulder Blade Motion
Arm Chain Mechanics
Posture at the Desk
Whole-Body Movement

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Gait & Walking Recovery

Your arms swing with every step. A balanced walk keeps your shoulders relaxed and moving well, so they're ready to share the load with your wrists.

Natural Arm Swing
Relaxed Shoulders
Upright Posture
Balanced Stride

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Frequently Asked Questions About
Wrist & Hand Pain Physical Therapy in St. Augustine, FL

Can physical therapy help wrist pain in St. Augustine?

Yes, often. We look at your wrist, forearm, elbow and shoulder to find what's overloading it, then use hands-on treatment and strength training to work on it. If you need imaging or a hand doctor, we'll tell you.

What causes wrist pain on the thumb side?

A common cause is De Quervain's, an irritation of the tendons that run along the thumb side of your wrist. It often flares with gripping, texting, or lifting a baby or a heavy bag.

Why does the pinky side of my wrist hurt when I do push-ups?

Pinky side (ulnar) wrist pain with push-ups can come from the TFCC, a cushion of cartilage and ligaments on that side of the wrist, or from how your arm is sharing the load. An exam helps tell which.

Can physical therapy help carpal tunnel in St. Augustine, FL?

Often, yes. We work on the wrist, forearm, neck and posture that can add pressure to the nerve. Numbness that won't go away or a hand that is getting weaker should be checked by a doctor soon.

Can you treat wrist pain from computer or phone use in St. Augustine?

Yes. Wrist pain from computer or phone use usually comes from long hours in one position plus an arm that isn't sharing the load. We treat the wrist, strengthen the arm, and help you build better habits.

How often will I come in for wrist pain treatment in St. Augustine?

Most people only need to come in about every two to three weeks. In between, you follow exercise videos in our app and can message us during the week with any questions.

Looking for a Wrist & Hand Pain Physical Therapist in
St. Augustine, Florida?

If wrist or hand pain is getting in the way of work, workouts or weekends in St. Augustine, come see us. You'll be one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy the whole visit, every visit.

3670 US-1 South, Unit 100, St. Augustine, FL 32086
(904) 295-6772
By appointment.

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Wrist & Hand Pain Physical Therapy in
St. Augustine, Florida

What Causes
Wrist & Hand Pain?