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The wrist lets us perform countless small tasks throughout the day. Computer work, phone use, sports, or repetitive load can cause pain or numbness.

On this page you’ll find information about the common conditions in the area.

Pain when typingNumbness in the fingersWeak gripPain when bendingPain when liftingTenderness in the wrist

How I treat wrist pain

Wrist pain interferes with the small things: typing, lifting a pot, gripping. In the first session I find whether the source is a tendon, a nerve or the joint, and build a plan that restores a strong, pain-free grip.

Tendon, nerve or jointFocused tests to distinguish the common sources.
Manual therapy and adjustmentsReducing local load, including workstation changes.
Graded grip strengtheningA program that takes you back to full daily function.
Book an assessment Initial assessment · 60 min · first appointment within 48 hours

Common conditions

Hurts while typing?
Pain, numbness, or weakness in the wrist while working or using a phone.
Wrist Pain: From Typing to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome4 min
Pain near the thumb?
Pain on the thumb side of the wrist, worse with lifting, gripping, or twisting.
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis: Why Every Grip Starts to Hurt4 min
Fell on your hand and it’s hurt ever since?
Pain, swelling, or difficulty moving the wrist after an injury or fall.
Wrist Sprain or Fracture: Don’t Assume It Will Pass on Its Own4 min
A lump appeared on your wrist?
A round lump on the wrist, sometimes with pain or discomfort.
Ganglion Cyst: The Common Lump on the Wrist4 min
Your fingers falling asleep?
Numbness, pain, or weakness in the hand, appearing mainly at night or during work.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: When Your Hand Starts 'Falling Asleep'4 min
Are your fingers curling inward on their own?
Gradual thickening and contraction of the palm’s tissue that pulls the fingers into a fixed bend - common in men over age 50.
Dupuytren’s Contracture: When the Fingers Gradually Pull Inward4 min
Fingertip stuck bent?
An injury to the straightening tendon at the fingertip, very common in ball sports - immediate treatment prevents a permanent deformity.
Mallet Finger: When the Fingertip Won’t Straighten4 min
Pain on the pinky side of the wrist?
Pain on the pinky side of the wrist that worsens with rotation - common in racket sports and tennis.
TFCC Injury: Pain on the Pinky Side of the Wrist4 min
Does it hurt to open a jar?
Cartilage wear at the base of the thumb that turns simple tasks like opening a jar or turning a key painful.
Thumb Base Arthritis: When Every Pinch Hurts4 min

Frequently asked questions

Prolonged load, working position, and usage habits can play a role and lead to pain in some people.

Not always. There is a range of possible causes, so a proper evaluation is important.

Usually not. Sometimes adjustments to the workstation and the load are enough.

In many cases, yes, through load adjustment, training, and good work habits.

When to get checked

If the pain, numbness, or weakness interferes with work or daily activity, or doesn’t improve over time, get a professional assessment.

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