New Solutions To Wrist Pain In North Portland

Wrist pain in North Portland is the physical discomfort that occurs in or around the wrist area due to an issue with the nerves, bones, tendons, ligaments, or muscles in that area.

The causes for these issues can be:

1. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Occurs when the median nerve going through the wrist gets compressed or pinched and causes pain. Wrist swelling can occur and trigger carpal tunnel syndrome by:
   • performing repetitive tasks with hands
   • being overweight, pregnant, or going through menopause.
   • having certain medical conditions, like diabetes, thyroid issues, etc.
2. Wrist Injury: fractures, tendon tears, muscle sprains, etc. of the wrist by impact or by repetitive usage and pressure.
3. Gout: The health condition where there is an excess of uric acid production that gets stored in joints, including wrists, causing it to swell and hurt.
4. Arthritis: Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis both cause wrist pain as there is degeneration and damage to the joint.
5. Ganglion cysts: soft tissue cysts, these are painful and worsen with activity.

The root cause is either the alignment or the pressure on the nerves by swelling, cysts, injuries, etc.

As a common solution, we all turn to OTC medications. These only provide temporary pain-numbing, as the root cause is still active.

It is sometimes necessary to take medications taken specifically for certain health issues, or get surgeries for issues that are persistent.

But there are downfalls to these solutions in the way that medications might be addictive, ineffective for some, could cause side effects. Surgeries are invasive and could go wrong (if the doctor makes a mistake) and could cause infections, expensive, time-consuming as we need to completely recover, as well. Surgeries and medications aren’t suitable for people of all healths or health conditions due to their invasive( being cut open and being ingested) nature.

Some people don’t really want or need surgeries but either don't trust medications, can’t use meds due to reasons like allergies, or can’t get relief with medications.

That is why chiropractic care at North Portland Wellness Group in North Portland is a great alternative.

Chiropractic Care for Wrist Pain in North Portland OR

Chiropractic care is a non-invasive, effective, pain-free, long-term, inexpensive(comparison with surgeries), non-time taking(depending upon cause) solution that is non-addictive and suitable for all ages and most health conditions.

Chiro care, being patient-centered, focuses on the specific treatments and care you need, according to your root cause. Chiropractors can use a lot of different treatments for wrist pain such as wrist realignment, wrist stretching, etc,

• Wrist realignment: Readjustment of the bones of the wrist by manipulating the bones puts the healing process in motion. The realigning of bones during chiropractic care acts as a catalyst in your healing– as your bones realign, inflammation (caused by the body working super hard to drag and pop your bone back in position) is dramatically reduced.
• Wrist stretching: they not only improve your issue but can actually make you stronger by restoring muscle flow. This kind of therapy can improve your grip. Many athletes use chiropractic treatments to improve their performance. Stretching ensures the healing of the soft tissues.

These chiropractic treatments not only reduce and stop the pain but also improve blood circulation, flexibility, proper healing, and strengthening of the wrist.

So, If you are suffering from wrist pain, book an appointment with your nearest licensed Portland chiropractor and get your wrist back to health.

Happy healing!