Three causes of burning pain in the wrist

Burning Pain in Wrist
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Typing out your daily emails, and turning doorknobs. These are just two examples of activities you perform with your wrists every day. Unfortunately, burning pain in your wrists can make doing even these simple daily tasks a real trial. 

There are far more people dealing with wrist pain than you might think. Medical researchers estimated that 4.2% of adults have wrist pain annually; nearly 14 million Americans are at risk of developing this type of pain this year. Working with a physical therapist is an effective way to learn what’s causing the burning pain in your wrist. In addition, these medical professionals offer effective treatment options for wrist pain. 

Three common causes of burning pain in the wrist

Your physical therapist has been extensively trained in treating the human musculoskeletal system, which includes the wrists. They can also pinpoint the source of your wrist pain using a comprehensive physical examination. Some issues that your therapist could find during your exam include: 

  1. Tendinitis — Six tendons connect your forearm muscles to bones in your wrists and hands. This makes them vital for wrist and hand movement. Inflammation in one or more of these tendons can lead to swelling and pain in the forearm, wrist and hand. 
  1. Carpal tunnel syndrome — This condition occurs when something is compressing your median nerve where it runs through your wrist. Carpal tunnel syndrome is common in people who do repetitive wrist movements or work with vibrating tools. It commonly leads to sharp, shooting or burning pain. 
  1. Cubital tunnel syndrome — This problem occurs when the ulnar nerve in the elbow gets pinched as it runs through the cubital tunnel. Even though the main issue is in the elbow, cubital tunnel syndrome can cause pain to radiate down your arm. 

Treatments your physical therapist can offer for burning pain in your wrist

Physical therapists can help you treat each of these three conditions, and they’ll do so using a therapy plan that’s been personalized to fit your condition and symptoms. A few of the therapy methods your unique therapy plan may include are: 

Get treatment for the burning pain in your wrist at Excel PT

Ready to get effective treatment for burning wrist pain? Our Excel Sports & Physical Therapy team is ready and willing to help you get the comprehensive care you need. We’ll start by doing a free screening of your wrist to determine the cause of your pain. Next, our specialists will construct a custom physical therapy plan for you that’s designed to offer benefits like: 

  • Reducing pain.
  • Improving wrist mobility.
  • Increasing your ability to do normal daily activities.
  • Decreasing your risk of future wrist issues. 

We can even help you treat your pain from home thanks to the at-home care and virtual therapy services we offer. 

Contact our team today for more information about wrist conditions we can help you with or to schedule an initial appointment.