Uncovering the Root Cause of Your Hand Pain
While everyone experiences occasional hand or wrist pain at some point in their lives, there are times when hand or wrist pain can indicate an underlying medical condition. If you have hand pain that lasts longer than a week, gets worse over time, and prevents you from living your regular life, you should visit a doctor. John J. Giovanelli, D.C., P.C., is a highly skilled and experienced chiropractor who specializes in drug-free pain relief, injury rehabilitation, and hand pain treatment in Peachtree City, GA.
What Causes Hand and Wrist Pain?
Other than injury, the most common cause of hand and wrist pain in adults is arthritis. Hand pain can also be caused by repetitive stress or overuse injuries that occur as a result of a sports injury or work injury. Dr. Giovanelli will determine if your hand pain is caused by:
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Fracture or broken bone
- Torn, ruptured, or damaged tendon or ligament
- Nerve damage
- Tissue damage
- Gout
- Cysts
- Bone spurs
- Neuropathy
- Tendonitis
How Can You Determine What Is Causing My Hand Pain?
Dr. Giovanelli may recommend an x-ray, MRI, or CT scan to diagnose the underlying cause of your hand pain. He will also perform a physical examination and take your medical history, discuss your symptoms, go over your lifestyle habits, and evaluate your home and work environments. He may have you complete some simple physical movements so that he can assess your strength, range of motion, flexibility, and dexterity.
How to Reduce Hand Pain at Home and Work
You can reduce your risk of developing hand and wrist pain at home and work by avoiding repetitive movements and overuse or stress injuries. Wearing a wrist guard if you are at risk of carpal tunnel or arthritis can protect you from a repetitive stress injury. You can try rest, ice, and anti-inflammatory painkillers like aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen sodium. You can also use heat and cold therapy to ease pain and inflammation.
The Benefits of Chiropractic Hand Pain Treatment
Dr. Giovanelli and his team offer drug-free, nonsurgical hand pain treatment. Chiropractic care unlocks the body’s natural ability to heal itself without the use of dangerous or invasive treatment methods. We will treat the underlying cause of your hand and wrist pain rather than temporarily masking symptoms with prescription medication.
Get Hand Pain Treatment in Peachtree City, GA
If your hand pain is preventing you from living a happy, healthy life, visit John J. Giovanelli, D.C. Our team can determine the underlying cause of your hand pain and offer drug-free hand pain treatment. Schedule an appointment today.
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