Treating Wrist Pain with Targeted Massage Therapy

Your hands, arms, and wrists carry you through your daily life.

Improve circulation and reduce soreness with targeted massage therapy at Gentle Therapies in Watertown, WI.

Constant and repeated motions in the hands, arms, and wrists have come from our dependence on keyboards and mobile phones, putting pressure on our ligaments, muscles, and joints.

Since we use the mouse or our phones throughout the day –at work, at home, and for entertainment– our palms, fingers, and wrists might feel more like "mouse claws" than hands.

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How Does Targeted Massage Work?

Targeted massage therapies provide relief from pain where you feel it the most.

It is the best option for people facing issues like carpel tunnel, wrist strain, and other medical conditions that are making certain points in the body hurt. 

Improve Range of Motion

Regular targeted massage may enhance circulation and give a broader range of motion in the wrists, arms, and hands, particularly for people who have occupations or lifestyles that require repetitive arm and hand motions.

Massage's applied pressure and controlled stretching may help to relieve pain while also increasing flexibility and strength.

Since massage increases motion range and flexibility, it may help heal throughout the recovery phase following surgery or an accident.

Massage loosens the muscles and ligaments of the hands, fingers, wrists, and arms, allowing for more motion range. As nutrients get to the tissues in the wounded location, it improves circulation to injured tissues, speeding up recovery.

Massage also helps discharge toxic metabolic wastes that tend to build up in the tissues after trauma.

Decrease Tension in Muscles

Studies suggest that all forms of massage decrease tension, depression, and anxiety, adding to pain alleviation and management.

This involves massage of the hands and arms.

Helps with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

A study in 2016 found that targeted massage treatments can help patients who are suffering from the pain and discomfort of carpal tunnel.

Getting regular massages has helped people feel less worried, the tension in muscles, depression, and discomfort.

The study reports that you can feel a better range of motion with better grip strength. 

Helps with Neuropathy

Nerve damage may cause discomfort in the hands and feet, known as neuropathy. It may also induce numbness, tingling, and other unusual feelings.

Massage may aid by boosting blood circulation to the extremities and improving circulation.

Find an Expert

As we've discussed, massage therapy can be a great option to manage wrist pain.

If you're interested in trying out or learning more about massage therapy, the best thing to do is work with a professional who understands the treatment options available and can help you pick the right one for you!

Reach out to Gentle Therapies to schedule a session or chat more about how we can help you get out of pain today.