Wrist/hand Pain
Here at MOLO THERAPY, we see your hand as a stable joint and your wrist as a mobile joint.
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The wrist/hand is primarily composed of 27 bones, 7 types of Joints, and 24 muscles:
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Radius, Ulna, Scaphoid, Lunate, Triquetrum, Pisiform, Trapezium, Trapezoid, Capitate, and Hamate, along with the 5 metacarpal bones, and 14 phalanges.
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Distal Radio-Ulnar Joint, Radiocarpal Joint, Carpometacarpal (CMC) Joint of Thumb, Metacarpal Phalangeal Joint (MCP), Interphalangeal (IP) Joint, Proximal Interphalangeal (PIP and Distal Interphalangeal (DIP) Joints in fingers.
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Flexor Carpi Radialis, Flexor Carpi Ulnaris, Palmaris Longus, Ext. Carpi Radialis Longus, Ext. Carpi Radialis Brevis, Ext. Carpi Ulnaris, Flexor Digitorum Superficialis, Flexor Digitorum Profundus, Extensor Digitorum, Extensor Indicis, Extensor Digiti Minimi, Lumbricales, Dorsal Interossei (DAB's), Palmar Interossei (PAD's), Abductor Digiti Minimi, Flexor Digiti Minimi, Opponens Digiti Minimi, Extensor Pollicis Longus, Extensor Pollicis Brevis, Abductor Pollicis Longus, Abductor Pollicis Brevis, Flexor Pollicis Longus, Flexor Pollicis Brevis, Adductor Pollicis
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They work together to create movement at the joint.
COMMON wrist/hand INJURIES
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist, resulting in pain, tingling, or numbness in the thumb, index, middle, and half of the ring finger, often exacerbated by repetitive hand movements or prolonged wrist flexion.
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De Quervain's Tenosynovitis: Inflammation of the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist, usually from overuse or repetitive gripping motions, causing pain and swelling at the base of the thumb and along the wrist.
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Wrist Sprain: Injury to the ligaments surrounding the wrist joint, typically from sudden twisting or impact, leading to pain, swelling, and instability in the wrist.
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Ganglion Cyst: A fluid-filled lump that develops along tendons or joints in the wrist or hand, often without obvious cause, causing pain or discomfort, especially with movement.
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Trigger Finger (Stenosing Tenosynovitis): Inflammation of the tendon sheath in the finger, causing the finger to lock or catch when bent, typically from repetitive gripping or forceful finger movements.
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Boxer's Fracture: Fracture of the metacarpal bones in the hand, usually from punching a hard object, resulting in pain, swelling, and deformity of the hand.
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Scaphoid Fracture: Fracture of the scaphoid bone in the wrist, often from a fall onto an outstretched hand, causing pain, swelling, and limited wrist movement.
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Mallet Finger (Baseball Finger): Injury to the extensor tendon at the base of the finger, typically from a sudden forceful impact, causing the tip of the finger to droop and inability to straighten it.
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Dupuytren's Contracture: Thickening and tightening of the tissue beneath the skin of the palm, resulting in the fingers being pulled into a bent position, typically affecting the ring and little fingers.
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Thumb Sprain: Injury to the ligaments surrounding the thumb joint, often from forceful bending or twisting, leading to pain, swelling, and instability in the thumb.
softWave can help!
The reported prevalence of hand or wrist pain varies between 3% and 26% of the general population. Disability is reflected in difficulties in performing activities of daily living, of which hand function is an important aspect. SoftWave decreases inflammation, creates new blood vessels, and regenerates damaged tissue.
SoftWave can be a powerful and effective treatment solution for elbow pain and low elbow injuries. SoftWave is clinically proven with up to 91% improvement in musculoskeletal and general pain complaints. It has helped thousands of patients get real lasting relief.
how does softWave help?
The treatment stimulates the recruitment and activation of mesenchymal cells within the targeted area, triggering a cascade of cellular events. The cells, once activated, contribute to tissue regeneration and repair processes. Additionally, the therapy promotes neovascularization, enhanced blood flow, and the migration of growth factors to the affected area, all of which help facilitate the healing process. By harnessing the regenerative potential of these “worker” cells and optimizing tissue repair mechanisms, SoftWave therapy offers a highly effective approach for addressing hand pain and promoting functional recovery.
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SoftWave therapy for hand pain safely delivers shockwaves to the affected area of the wrist/hand, promoting healing at the cellular level.
The therapy stimulates and recruits stem cells deep into the affected elbow tissue, triggering a cascade of cellular events that promote tissue regeneration and healing. This regenerative process helps to repair damaged structures, reduce inflammation, and restore joint function. As a result, patients often experience a significant decrease in pain levels, allowing for improved mobility and an enhanced quality of life.
What are treatments like?
Typically, a SoftWave therapy session is only 5 to 10 minutes long, making it a convenient option for individuals who need to fit treatments into busy schedules. We do treatments at our office as well as in local gyms around Mid-Missouri, allowing patients to resume their daily activities without significant disruption.
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During the session, our trained SoftWave Technician applies the specialized SoftWaveTRT OrthoGold device patented applicator to the wrist/hand. These sound waves penetrate deep into the wrist/hand tissue. The treatment focuses on targeting the underlying causes of wrist/hand pain, promoting tissue repair and reducing inflammation. Patients generally report mild discomfort or sensation during the procedure and most experience "looseness" or increased mobility immediately after treatment. Additionally, SoftWave therapy typically does not produce any significant side effects, allowing for a safe and well-tolerated treatment option.
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Following the SoftWave appointment, we will advise you to follow specific post-treatment instructions, which can vary depending on the individual case and your technician's recommendations. These instructions may include managing any temporary soreness or swelling, avoiding strenuous activities for a brief period, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle to support the regenerative process.
How long do results last?
It depends. For some patients, the results of SoftWave therapy can last a lifetime, with sustained pain reduction and improved functionality. But we have to remember that our bodies are decaying and we will all die. Setting reasonable expectations with any rehabilitation service is essential. At SoftWave by Molotherapy our goal is not only to regenerate tissue, but train that tissue to reduce risk of injuring it again. 85% of our patients have experienced long lasting relief without the need for any additional SoftWave sessions. However, it is important to acknowledge that everybody's response to treatment can differ based on the fact that every body is different, due to various factors, such as the severity of the condition and individual healing patterns.
It’s not unheard of for some patients to experience a return of discomfort or symptoms at a later date, particularly if the underlying condition or factors contributing to their ankle/foot pain persist or progress. That's why your initial visit is so crucial for the trajectory of your treatments. Our initial visits include a consultation, evaluation, and SoftWave treatment with your SoftWave technician. We will review pertinent medical history and records with you, evaluate your wrist mobility as well as your hand stability, and finally test your tissue health with our SoftWave device. We will scan all related areas to your specified area of pain with our SoftWave applicator head and determine if you qualify for our treatments. If you feel any pain while the device emits a shockwave into your tissue, we call those "hot spots" or damaged tissue. We do not diagnose conditions with SoftWave, though we do acknowledge that if SoftWave hurts it/causes pain during treatment, then it also likely has the capactiy to heal it.
and how much does softwave for wrist/hand cost?
It depends. At your $49 or $79 evaluation, we will scan all related tissue to your specified area of pain and evaluate how many "hot spots" we will treat and how damaged each spot it. We then calculate cost of treatment dependent upon the surface area to be treated as well as the severity of injury and present you with a care package immediately after your initial scan. Your technician will also offer you different payment options with varying discounts significantly decreasing total costs. After your last treatment we hope to never see you in our office again for the same condition.
When considering the cost of SoftWave therapy, we know it's important to weigh it against the potential benefits, including pain relief, improved functionality, and enhanced quality of life.
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