Wrists & Hands

Belmont Chiropractic Rondebosch treats acute and chronic pain by using a comprehensive rehabilitation programme to bring relief from pain and discomfort in your biceps and forearms. You needn’t suffer the pain of a strain when our knowledgeable and experienced chiropractor can help you.

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Arthritis Symptoms

Arthritis is an umbrella term that covers over 100 conditions, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and gout. The conditions require different treatment methods to eliminate pain and bring relief. A chiropractor understands the causes of each condition and creates a treatment programme that targets specific pain.

  • Stiffness and tenderness in extremities.
  • Swelling in the affected areas.
  • Redness around the affected joints.
  • Weakness when carrying out daily activities.
  • Joint pain and swelling around joints.
  • Difficulty gripping everyday objects.
  • Limited or reduced range of motion when washing, combing hair or brushing teeth.
  • Grinding or clicking sounds when you move.
  • Wear and tear of a joint from overuse.
  • Age (OA is most common in adults over age 50)
  • Injuries from work or sporting activities.
  • Unhealthy lifestyle and obesity.
  • Autoimmune disorders and infections.
  • Genes or family history.
  • Muscle weakness.
  • Myofascial release in which tight myofascial tissue is relaxed. The treatment is commonly applied during massage or chiropractic manipulation.
  • Pain control modalities provide pain relief through ultrasound, traction, hot packs, and cold packs, also known as cryotherapy.
  • Joint mobilisation is manual therapy carried out by a chiropractor. 
  • Stabilisation or manipulation, for example, spine stabilisation exercises and spinal adjustment.  
  • Your chiropractor uses corrective actions to realign misalignments, especially along the spine, that cause pain and can lead to further injury.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve to the wrist and hand is compressed. It affects the hand, wrist, and forearm and worsens if not correctly treated. You should go to a chiropractor as soon as you show symptoms because the earlier the diagnosis, the greater the chance of rehabilitation and recovery.

  • Tingling, numbness, and burning pain in all of your fingers except for the little one.
  • Weakness in the hand, causing you to drop objects and making it difficult to perform tasks.
  • Shock-like pain shoots through your wrist and fingers.
  • Misleading sensations in hands and fingers, including loss of proprioception.
  • Symptoms occur at night as well as during the day.
  • Diabetes with high blood sugar levels causes nerve damage.
  • Hypothyroidism and other thyroid conditions.
  • Fluid retention from pregnancy or menopause.
  • High blood pressure can increase the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome.
  • Autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Fractures, injury, or other trauma to the wrist narrows the bone and puts pressure on the nerve.
  • Repetitive movement, such as typing all day.
  • Myofascial release lessens the pressure on myofascial tissue in the wrist and provides relief. 
  • Pain control modalities, including hand therapy exercises from a trained chiropractor, acupuncture, and splinting
  • Joint mobilisation on the wrist joint increases the range of movement and relieves pain.
  • Stabilisation or manipulation, including whole hand manipulation.
  • Corrective actions, including wrist exercises and wrist stretches.

Sprains and Strains

It’s easy to sprain or strain ligaments, tendons, and muscles. The sooner you treat the injury, the sooner you’ll be back in action. A chiropractor knows what to do to speed up your rehabilitation and recovery.

  • Pain, tenderness, or weakness in the affected area.
  • Swelling and bruising where the sprain or strain occurs.
  • Inability to put weight on the injury.
  • Limited mobility and range of movement.
  • Muscle spasms or cramping in the injured area.
  • A popping or snapping sound when the damage occurs.
  • Trauma, for example, landing on your wrist to break a fall.
  • Sudden awkward movement while playing sport, especially racquet sports.
  • Sudden twists when carrying out an action.
  • Over-stretching during movement.
  • Chronic over-use or long-term wear and tear.
  • Myofascial release, to release tightness in the myofascial tissue around the sprained or strained area.
  • Pain control modalities include heat and cold packs and heat rubs, ointments, or patches that provide pain relief.
  • Joint mobilisation, including rehabilitation exercises carried out by your chiropractor.
  • Controlled stabilisation or manipulation of the sprained or strained muscles, ligaments, or tendons.
  • Corrective actions, including controlled exercises to relieve and strengthen the muscles around the affected area.

Tenosynovitis Syndrome

Tenosynovitis syndrome, also known as de Quervain tenosynovitis, causes pain in the tendons in your wrist where it attaches to the base of your thumb. You need an appropriately trained and experienced chiropractor to release the pressure on the tendons and provide relief.

  • Pain near the base and back of your thumb can extend up your arm.
  • Swelling near the bottom of your thumb.
  • Difficulty moving your thumb and wrist when carrying out specific actions, such as grasping a steering wheel.
  • A feeling like your thumb has snagged on something during movement.
  • Injury to the tendons.
  • Damage to the thumb.
  • Strain from overuse while working or playing sport.
  • Contributing health conditions, including diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis
  • Hormonal changes during pregnancy.
  • Myofascial release releases pressure on myofascial tissue around the wrist and base of the thumb.
  • Pain control modalities, including ice and heat packs, and avoiding repetitive movement.
  • Joint mobilisation carried out by your chiropractor and exercises to do at home.
  • Stabilisation or manipulation of the tendons over the thumb and wrist.
  • Corrective actions, including exercises and stretches.

Costs

Initial ConsultationFollow Up Consultation
Medical Aid RatesR850R750
Private RatesR800R700
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