Wrist Pain and Injury

Treated by Sheetal Deo, D.O., serving Midtown Manhattan and all of New York City.

A wrist injury is often related to problems with the delicate balance of bones, ligaments, tendons, and other tissues within the hand and arm. Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Physician, Dr. Sheetal Deo, uses in-house diagnostic testing and personalized multidisciplinary treatment plans to make sure your wrist heals to restore your full function. Call Dr. Deo’s office in the Midtown East neighborhood of Manhattan, New York, or book your appointment with online scheduling now.

What are the different types of wrist pain?

There are many types of wrist pain that can stem from a variety of conditions, including:

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome – nerve compression in the bone tunnel at your wrist
  • Cysts – tissue masses that can apply pressure to your wrist structures
  • Osteoarthritis – wrist joint wear-and-tear over time
  • Tendinitis – wrist tendon inflammation
  • Sprains – wrist ligament damage (stretching or tearing)
  • Strains – wrist muscle or tendon damage (stretching or tearing)

Wrist pain can occur because of bone, muscle, tendon, ligament, cartilage, or other types of internal damage, so it’s important to isolate the cause and get targeted care by Dr. Sheetal Deo, DO, as soon as possible.

A wrist injury can result from illness, overuse, repetition, and impact. Common causes include:

  • Contact sports
  • Sports requiring repetitive wrist motions, like tennis and gymnastics
  • Occupations requiring repetitive wrist motions, like an assembly line or factory work
  • Extended computer use without proper wrist support
  • Chronic disease, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis

If you suspect a wrist injury, stop using your wrist in any way that causes irritation or pain. Call the office of Dr. Sheetal Deo, DO, for a prompt on-site evaluation, diagnosis, and effective recovery plan.

What causes wrist injury?

What is the best treatment for a wrist injury?

Dr. Deo determines the optimal treatment plan by conducting a careful exam and asking about your symptoms. She may use the advanced on-site diagnostic equipment like ultrasound and nerve conduction testing to find underlying issues within your muscles, nerves, and other wrist support tissues.

Treating wrist injuries involves osteopathic manipulative medicine, an advanced protocol in which Dr. Deo removes obstructions and restores the ideal natural balance in your wrist through gentle hands-on movements.

Depending on the cause and effects of your wrist injury, Dr. Deo may also recommend other nonsurgical care from the experienced on-site specialists. Your multidisciplinary wrist injury treatment plan may include Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, Acupuncture, and other comprehensive care.

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If you are suffering from a musculoskeletal or sports-related injury or just chronic pain, we encourage you to see us for a more hands-on, comprehensive treatment plan.
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We accept most major insurances. Please contact the medical office for all your insurance related questions.