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What is ulnar wrist pain?
Ulnar wrist pain originates from the ulna bone in the forearm, one of the two bones alongside the radius. It usually occurs on the side of the wrist near your little finger. Various factors contribute to this condition, including injuries to bones, tendons, or ligaments. About 15% to 20% of all sports injuries are hand and wrist-related. Athletes are particularly susceptible to these problems due to the repetitive nature of many sports.
Ulnar wrist pain is a common condition among people with occupations that involve repetitive movements and athletes. ANF Therapy®️ is a holistic approach to managing these injuries from their root cause. This frequency therapy aims to reduce pain and inflammation by 50% after the first session.
What are the symptoms of ulnar wrist pain?
People may feel pain at rest or during movement. Some of the common symptoms are:
- Pain on the side of the wrist (little-finger side)
- Sensations of clicking or popping during movement
- Reduced grip strength
- Decreased movement
- Sometimes, swelling around the affected area
Your wrist may hurt when twisting. Swelling may or may not be visible.
What causes ulnar wrist pain?
Ulnar wrist pain has various causes based on the affected tissue. Here are some common reasons why you might experience it:
- Factures – Fractures are one of the most common causes of ulnar wrist pain. Sudden accidents or falls may cause fractures in the ulna or carpal bones, which results in acute pain and swelling. These fractures may also lead to deformity and disrupted wrist function.
- Arthritis – Arthritis, which causes inflammation (swelling) in joints, also gives rise to ulnar wrist pain, leading to pain and swelling. Both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis could be responsible for this condition. Over time, the cartilage that cushions the joints breaks down, causing friction between bones. This results in pain and decreased mobility.
- Triangular fibrocartilage complex tear – The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is a small structure in the wrist that helps with stability. Repetitive movements can cause injuries in this area, which can cause pain and discomfort. TFCC is the most common cause of ulnar wrist pain, affecting 27% of people aged 30 years or less and 49% of those aged 70 years or more.
- Ulnar impaction syndrome – It occurs when the ulna bone is longer than the radius (the bone on the thumb side). This puts extra pressure on the wrist and results in pain, especially during movements.
- Ulnar artery thrombosis – Ulnar artery thrombosis is a less common cause of ulnar wrist pain. It occurs when blood clots form in the ulnar artery, reducing the blood supply to the hand. As a result, people may feel pain, numbness, or tingling in the wrist and fingers.
- Kienbock’s disease – Another cause of ulnar wrist pain is Kienbock’s disease. In this condition, the lunate, one of the carpal bones, collapses due to limited blood supply. This leads to pain, stiffness, and swelling in the wrist.
- Nerve injury – Injury to the ulnar nerve, which runs alongside the ulna, can lead to pain that radiates into the wrist and hand. For example, in cubital tunnel syndrome, the ulnar nerve is compressed at the elbow, which can cause symptoms that extend down to the wrist.
- Infection – Infections in the wrist can also contribute to pain and swelling. Conditions such as septic arthritis or osteomyelitis (infection of the bone) can cause ulnar wrist pain.
- Overuse – Repetitive strain from typing, tennis, or weightlifting activities can lead to overuse injuries, including tendinitis. Overuse injuries cause inflammation of the tendons on the ulnar side. This triggers pain and swelling.
- Growths – Cysts or non-cancerous tumour growths can also develop in the wrist and cause ulnar-sided pain. Ganglion cysts are the most common type, often appearing as lumps filled with fluid. These growths can press on surrounding tissues, causing pain and loss of wrist function.
Who is at more risk?
Following are some factors that might increase the risk of ulnar wrist pain:
- Age: As people age, the incidence of arthritis and TFCC tears increases, raising the risk of ulnar wrist pain.
- Gender: The risk of wrist pain is higher in women than in men.
- Trauma: Injuries from accidents or falls may also result in wrist pain.
- Repetitive movements: Activities like weight lifting, bicycling, or typing that involve repetitive wrist motions can also cause wrist wear and tear.
- Job type: People who have high job strain, such as gymnasts, brick field workers, or those using heavy machinery, are also more likely to get ulnar wrist pain.
- Sports: Athletes playing sports involving wrist movements, such as tennis or golf, are also more prone to the condition.
- Anatomical differences: Some people naturally have a longer ulna, which can lead to conditions like ulnar impaction syndrome. This ultimately results in wrist pain.
Treatment of Ulnar Wrist Pain with ANF Therapy®️?
ANF Therapy®️ is a noninvasive, drug-free treatment that aims to address pain and inflammation from their root cause instead of treating just symptoms. ANF Devices are charged with certain frequencies. These frequencies strengthen the body’s weakened neurological frequencies to activate natural healing.
Treatment of ulnar wrist pain with ANF Therapy®️ consists of the following steps:
1-History:
First, ANF Therapists will ask a few questions to find the cause of ulnar wrist pain and make a diagnosis. They may give you a questionnaire containing questions relevant to your problem.
- They will ask the following questions:
- Nature, character, and severity of pain
- Timing of injury (if any)
- Do you perform repetitive motions?
- Do you feel burning or tingling?
- Do you hear any sound when you perform the wrist movement?
- History of systemic diseases like gout, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis
2-Physical Examination:
Physical examination consists of inspection and palpation. ANF Therapists inspect swelling, scars, mass, abrasion, skin discolouration, and deformities during an inspection.
To assess the range of motion, they perform the following movements:
- Active and passive motion
- Extension
- Ulnar deviation
- Radial deviation
- Pronosupination
They will also test grip strength. Moreover, they palpate nerves in those areas using a technique called “clinical surgery.” They palpate the inflamed nerves with fingers to assess inflammation.
3-Application of Devices:
After creating a personalised treatment protocol, ANF Practitioners will apply ANF Devices to certain body areas. Treatment of tennis elbow with ANF Therapy®️ involves:
- Positive and negative anti-inflammatory devices
- Antioxidant devices
- Energy and blood flow devices
4-Expected Outcome:
5-Follow up:
ANF Devices are charged after every 72 hours. Your ANF Therapist will guide you about these changes and the total sessions required to treat your condition.
Start Your Journey with ANF Therapy®️:
ANF Therapy®️ offers an innovative solution for managing ulnar wrist pain. By utilising wearable ANF Devices that emit neurological frequencies, ANF Therapy®️ aims to modulate inflammatory responses, promote healing, and support overall well-being related to health. This non-pharmacological therapy provides a safe and effective approach that improves disease outcomes by targeting the root cause. If you’re suffering from ulnar wrist pain, consult an ANF Practitioner or find an ANF Therapist at www.findanf.com to start your treatment with ANF Therapy®️ today!
If you’re a healthcare practitioner who wants to enhance your clinical skills with ANF Therapy®️, visit www.anfacademy.com to learn more about the ANF Clinical Education program.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do you fix ulnar wrist pain?
Does ulnar wrist pain heal itself?
Ulnar wrist pain can heal if caused by mild muscle spasms or overuse. In case of fractures, osteoarthritis, ligament tears, and ulnar impaction syndrome, you will need a proper treatment plan to treat the cause of ulnar wrist pain.
How do you relieve ulnar nerve pain in wrist?
Will ulnar nerve pain go away?
Is heat good for ulnar nerve pain?
If you have severe pain in the ulnar nerve, ice or cold compresses can be helpful. Heat is good if you have low-intensity ulnar nerve pain.
About ANF Therapy®️
ANF Therapy®️ uses circular ANF Devices, which are applied directly on the skin after palpation and assessment by a trained ANF Therapist following the ANF Therapy®️ Method, Patented Model no. U202030252, ES1259974.
The ANF Therapy®️ purpose is the alleviation of injury and pain within minutes.
Our aim is that the patient experiences a reduction of pain and swelling, an increase in range of motion, and an improvement in quality of life related to health. Non-transdermal, non-invasive device, NO needles or chemicals are used.
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