Hand Pain

Hand pain is quite a common problem. The hand is built of many bones, joints, ligaments and muscles, so it is no surprise that so many people feel pain in this area. Sometimes it can come and go quickly, while other times it can linger for longer than expected, affecting your day to day living. We use our hands for many of our everyday activities, so when a problem occurs it can be debilitating as well as extremely frustrating.

Common Symptoms

  • Pain in the fingers that is dull, stabbing, sharp, or electrical in nature
  • Numbness, tingling or weakness in the hand or fingers
  • Pain when using the fingers to pinch, or open something (such as a jar, a doorknob, or turning a key)
  • Reduced ability to grip or hold objects
Common Conditions That Cause Hand Pain

Hand Osteoarthritis

Discomfort felt at the base of the thumb can often be due to arthritis. The thumb is the most common location of arthritis in the hand. Arthritis is progressive wear and tear on the joints, causing the cartilage that acts as a lubricant to break down, resulting in inflammation and pain.

Visit our Wrist and Hand Osteoarthritis page to learn more.

Internal Scar Tissue

Internal Scar Tissue is a thick, tough, fibrous material that the body creates to quickly repair a damaged tissue such as muscles and tendons. It can build up in any area of the body where there has been internal and/or external damage. Internal Scar tissue is a very common cause of recurring or chronic pain after sport or work injuries, after surgery and it also often intermixes with Osteoarthritis.

Visit our Internal Scar Tissue Page to learn more.

Dupuytren’s Contracture

A contracture of the tissues on the palm of the hand causing the fingers to bend and unable to fully straighten.

Tendonitis

Small tears in the tendon that cause inflammation, swelling and pain, as well as weakness and decreased range of motion.

Soft Tissue Injury

Irritation or damage to the muscles, tendons and/or ligaments in the hand from trauma or repetitive stress.

Hand Fracture

A break in one or more bones of the hand.
Cold Laser Therapy for Hand Pain

Cold Laser Therapy Hand Pain Treatment: Step 1

Cold Laser Therapy Hand Pain Treatment: Step 2

Cold Laser Therapy Hand Pain Treatment: Step 3

Decreases Inflammation: Speeds up the body's natural inflammation phase and induces the repair phase of healing.

Removes Internal Scar Tissue: Inhibits and removes Internal Scar Tissue that naturally forms after an injury and can cause discomfort and a delay in healing.

Regenerates Muscle Tissue: Transfers light energy to the affected cells of muscle, regenerating and strengthening damaged muscle tissue to prevent future injury.

Activates Cartilage Production: Promotes the natural cartilage growth process by increasing the production of cellular energy (ATP).

Accelerates Bone Repair: Simulates the bone cells to replicate and produce new healthy bone tissue.

Nerve Regeneration: Helps damaged nerves to recover by growing the neural network and repairing vital insulation around the nerve.

Stimulates Blood Flow: Increases the delivery of oxygen and nutrients required for healing of the affected cells.

Visit our Cold Laser Therapy Page to learn more about how the treatment works.