Wrist, Hand, and Finger Pain Often Starts with Joint Instability
Most chronic pain in the wrist, hand, and fingers is rooted in joint instability. Until this underlying instability is corrected, symptoms often persist or worsen.
What causes joint instability?
Ligaments are the connective tissues that hold joints together and allow for smooth, controlled movement. When these ligaments become overstretched or torn—whether through overuse, repetitive strain, or injury—the joints lose stability. This leads to abnormal joint motion, similar to how a loose hinge causes a cabinet door to wear unevenly over time. This instability is often the primary driver behind common wrist and hand pain conditions.
The Modern-Day Causes of Hand and Wrist Pain
Chronic wrist and hand pain is increasingly linked to lifestyle. In our tech-driven world, many people spend long hours typing on keyboards, using smartphones, or engaging in repetitive tasks. These activities strain the ligaments of the hand, wrist, and fingers, eventually weakening joint support. This leads to joint looseness, pain, and stiffness.
Other contributing factors include:
- High-impact sports or workouts that exceed the joint’s current strength
- “Smartphone syndrome” and thumb pain from repetitive scrolling and texting
- Weightlifting or gym exercises that aggravate weak or unstable joints
- Injuries, especially to structures like the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC)
While traditional treatments like cortisone injections or anti-inflammatory medications may offer temporary relief, they don’t address the root cause—joint instability. In many cases, regenerative treatments like Prolotherapy or Prolozone are more effective in promoting long-term healing.
Common Symptoms of Wrist and Hand Instability
If you’re experiencing any of the following, joint instability may be to blame:
- Aching or persistent pain
- Clicking, popping, or grinding (crepitus) during movement
- Loss of motion or flexibility
- Decreased grip strength
- Muscle spasms or tightness
- Numbness or tingling in the fingers
- Swelling in the wrist or hand
- Pain that radiates into the fingers
These symptoms often indicate underlying ligament damage or instability in the wrist, hand, or fingers—conditions we commonly treat at Venturis Clinic using Prolotherapy and Prolozone.
Discover if Prolotherapy or Prolozone Can Help
If you’re dealing with ongoing wrist, hand, or finger pain, regenerative therapy may be the answer. Call Dr. Philipose at Venturis Clinic in Oklahoma City today at 405-848-7246 to schedule your consultation and find out if Prolotherapy or Prolozone is right for you.
Let us help you restore stability, relieve pain, and get back to doing what you love—without surgery or long-term medication.