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Get Lasting Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Pain Relief in Jersey City
Stop letting pain control your life. At Urban Chiropractic, we don’t just mask your symptoms—we find and treat the root cause of your pain.
Your hands and arms are your primary tools for interacting with the world. From typing and texting to lifting and gripping, the small joints of the hand, wrist, and elbow are under constant repetitive stress. At Urban Chiropractic, we treat the entire “kinetic chain” from your neck to your fingertips to resolve numbness, weakness, and pain.
Common Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Problems We Treat
Elbow Pain and Dysfunction
Elbow pain often stems from repetitive “overuse” of the forearm muscles, leading to inflammation where the tendons attach to the joint.
You might feel:
- Sharp pain on the outer or inner bony part of the elbow.
- Weakness when trying to turn a doorknob or open a jar.
- Stiffness in the morning that makes it difficult to fully straighten the arm.
- A dull ache that radiates down into the forearm and wrist.
Usually caused by:
- Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow).
- Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow).
- Ulnar Nerve Entrapment (compression at the "funny bone").
- Bursitis (inflammation of the fluid-filled sac at the tip of the elbow).
Hand / Wrist Pain and Dysfunction
Elbow pain often stems from repetitive “overuse” of the forearm muscles, leading to inflammation where the tendons attach to the joint.
You might feel:
- Numbness or tingling in the thumb, index, and middle fingers.
- Sharp, shooting pain that travels from the wrist into the palm.
- Difficulty performing fine tasks like buttoning a shirt or typing.
- Nighttime pain that causes you to "shake out" your hands for relief.
Usually caused by:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (median nerve compression).
- De Quervain's Tenosynovitis (thumb-side tendon inflammation).
- Sprained Ligaments (instability from falls or sudden impacts).
- Rheumatoid or Osteoarthritis (wear and tear of the small hand joints).
How Urban Chiropractic Helps
At Urban Chiropractic, we provide personalized, non-invasive care focused on correcting the underlying causes of pain—not just temporary relief.
- Active Release Therapy (ART): Breaks up the scar tissue and adhesions that "glue" tendons together in the forearm.
- Joint Mobilization: Restores the natural "glide" between the eight tiny bones of the wrist.
- Kinesio Taping: Provides support and reduces pressure on the carpal tunnel during repetitive work.
- The Gonstead Adjustment: Corrects misalignments in the neck and shoulder that may be causing "double crush" nerve pain.
- Trigger Point Therapy: Deactivates knots in the forearm muscles that mimic carpal tunnel symptoms.
How to Prevent Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Pain
- Optimize ergonomics
Position your keyboard and mouse so your wrists remain in a neutral, “straight” position.
- Take stretching breaks
Perform gentle wrist extensions and forearm stretches every hour to prevent muscle shortening.
- Strengthen your grip
Build forearm stability to protect the elbow joints from repetitive strain.
- Use proper tools
Utilize ergonomic pens or padded grips to reduce the amount of “pinch force” required for daily tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can neck problems cause wrist pain?
Yes. A pinched nerve in your neck can cause pain, numbness, and weakness all the way down into your hand.
Is surgery necessary for Carpal Tunnel?
Many cases of Carpal Tunnel respond successfully to non-invasive chiropractic care and ergonomic changes without the need for surger
What is the difference between Tennis and Golfer's Elbow?
Tennis elbow affects the outside of the joint (extensors), while Golfer’s elbow affects the inside (flexors).