Chronic Wrist pain...help!!

[physiomitch]

2 things you mention there could be caused by the same thing, ie poor circulation control. I have successfully treated both Reynaud's and chronically painful wrists. In both cases, the sympathetic nervous syetem is at fault, as it is in a state of fatigue. This system controls the tone of your blood vessels, hence the rate of blood flow. If the rate is poor, usually due to lax arteries, then the supply to the periphery of the body, ie hands and feet (in your case hands), is sluggish and symptoms related to poor circulation occur, eg, Reynaud's, pain, stiffness, weakness, etc. I would definately see if you can find someone who treats the sympathetic nervous system, and someone who will assess your biomechanics from the shoulder to the wrist. Wrist pain, esp of a non-traumatic nature, is usually a result of ongoing mechanical dysfunction usually as high up as the shoulder. If these 2 systems can be treated, then you will most likely solve your problem. Good luck

[jenlemoine]

I am finding this to be very interesting because Raynaud's affects both my hands & feet. I suffer no pain or issues with my feet (currently). When you mentioned the shoulder. I am currently suffering from some type of lump under my arm pit *can only be felt not seen (I'm still under going testing to find out what it is...suspected to be scar tissue so far but I don't know of any injuries to this area) My shoulders also pops (like when you crack your knuckle) often just by extending past my ears. I also suffer from a lot of neck pain & sometimes pinches in my neck at times. My doc is sending me out for a second opinion as she feels strong that I am indeed suffering from carpal tunnel, but I will also bring this info with me as well.

[physiomitch]

To get one thing straight, carpal tunnel syndrome ONLY affects the thumb, index, middle and half (thumb side) of the ring finger. It is very specific, and will not affect the little finger. It is often mis-diagnosed, and symptoms in the hand are often given the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome when they are merely soft tissue tigfhtness in the forearm, and can easily be relieved with soft tissue release massage techniques. It also includes numbness in the above mentioned areas, and does not go above the wrist, as the trapped nerve is in the wrist, not in the forearm. It is worth doing some research on the net, and if you are unsure, get a 2nd, or 3rd opinion. It is your body, take charge of it...

Scar tissue is another overrated diagnosis, even if scar tisue is evident, it is a normal part of repair. Only if it repairs abnormally is it an issue, but this is rarely the case. Find someone who knows about myofascial release massage, or at least understands the nature of fascia (the soft tissue of the body).

[Denver Chiropractor]

Good call on the carpal tunnel affecting half the ring finger PhysioMitch!
Denver Chiropractor

[jenlemoine]

I never knew that the pain in my fingers was connected with my wrist. I have constant pain in my thumb, index and middle. (I haven't experienced any problems yet with ring finger) I find myself massaging my hand often mostly at the base of the thumb all the way to my index and middle. Sometimes it makes it feel a little bit better sometimes I think I aggravate it more. I am hoping my second opinion appointment comes soon. Because I'm currently a student going to graphic design and multi media and I use my hands/computers a lot. Even more now that finals are due in three weeks and I'm not sure if I can make all my deadlines for all my work without ending up crying every night from pain.