Brian Kwon Acupuncture Hand or wrist pain can occur due to various reasons, but most individuals I have met came into the clinic due to a hand/wrist injury or from overusing them. Some examples are:
- Using the hand/wrist to prevent the body from further injury during the fall
- Carrying a baby or heavy materials throughout the day
- Using the hand/wrist repetitively with a computer mouse or scissors
- Overloading the hand/wrist during exercise beyond what the body can handle
If the pain is due to overuse, the best remedy would be to use them less. However, if you have to use your hand/wrist (e.g. due to job function), the recovery period will be longer even with the treatment. If you have to continually use the same spot even when you are experiencing pain, it is highly recommended that you use wrist braces to minimize the damage.
For those who are having signs and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, I recommend that you see your doctor to receive proper treatment to prevent permanent nerve and muscle damage.
I will explain more about the carpal tunnel syndrome in Part 2 of this topic. In the meantime, please feel free to give us a call if you have any questions.
