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202 Hand and Wrist Pain Common Causes and Treatment


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Are you dealing with wrist pain? If so, you're not alone as almost 25% of US adults have experienced it at some time.

And while it’s common in people with physically demanding jobs, it can affect anyone.

On this week’s episode, we’re talking about all things wrist pain, including different injuries and conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, ganglion cysts, and Kienbock disease and the treatments to help.

We’ll also (sadly) talk about how our smartphone addiction might be contributing to wrist pain. I know I’m 100% in the fully addicted camp, so this was not welcome news 😭

So if you’re curious about what’s causing your hand or wrist pain, and what types of exercises you can do to reduce it? Then today’s episode is for you!

You’ll learn:

  • Common causes of hand and wrist pain
  • The difference between carpal tunnel syndrome, ganglion cysts, and Kienbock disease
  • The best mobilizations and activations to help reduce wrist pain
All the links:
  • Wrist pain: a systematic review of prevalence and risk factors– what is the role of occupation and activity? (Biomedical Central, 2019)
  • The association between smartphone addiction and thumb/wrist pain (Medicine, 2020)
  • Forearm Stretches for Elbow Pain (AE Wellness YouTube)
  • Wrist and Elbow Pain Relief w/ Self Massage (AE Wellness YouTube)
  • Improve Grip Strength with Hanging (AE Wellness YouTube)
  • Join me for the 2023 Movement Mavens Retreat! www.aewellness.com/retreat/
  • 30 days to more strength + flexibility with the Mobility Mastery Toolkit
  • Movement Mavens has the tools and strategy to support you on your path to enjoying life without pain - www.aewellness.com/mavens
  • www.aewellness.com/podcast - Show notes, links and more.
  • Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : https://instagram.com/hollaformala/
  • TikTok @ aewellness
  • Bodywork Starter Guide - learn the 6 places you need to roll right now for quick relief, plus the reason why what you’ve tried so far has only given you a temporary fix. Download the guide for free now at www.aewellness.com/bodywork
  • 818-396-6501 is the Body Nerd Hotline - how do you build consistency and/or where are you getting stuck? Drop me a line and let me know your body nerd hacks - you might just hear your voice on a future episode!

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