Common Wrist and Hand Injuries at the Gym — How Hand Therapy Can Help...

​Working out is great for your health — but if you’re not careful, it can lead to painful wrist and hand injuries. At our hand therapy clinic, we often see gym-goers dealing with strain and overuse injuries that impact their workouts and daily function. It is common for gym goers to push their bodies and experience some delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and it can be hard to distinguish 'good pain' from 'bad pain'

Common Gym-Related Wrist and Hand Injuries
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1. Wrist Sprains
   Caused by overstretching or tearing ligaments during exercises like push-ups, weightlifting, or planks.
2. Tendonitis
   Inflammation of tendons from repetitive movements (e.g., kettlebell swings, rowing, or barbell lifts) can affect the wrist or thumb.
3. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
   Pressure on the median nerve from overuse, especially with gripping or pressing motions, can lead to numbness, tingling, and weakness.
4. TFCC Injuries (Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex)
   Common in lifting or twisting motions, these injuries cause pain on the pinky side of the wrist.
5. Thumb Strains or “Skier’s Thumb”
   Occurs with heavy gripping or sudden strain, such as dropping weights or improper form.

How Hand Therapy Can Help
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Our clinic offers targeted treatment plans for wrist and hand injuries, including:

• Manual therapies like massage, myofasical release to reduce pain and inflammation
• Customized exercises to rebuild strength and flexibility
• Taping or bracing for support during healing
• Education on proper lifting techniques and injury prevention

Don’t Push Through the Pain
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Ignoring wrist or hand pain can lead to chronic problems and long-term damage. If you’re experiencing discomfort in your elbows, wrists, hands or fingers during or after workouts, let our expert hand therapists help you recover — and safely return to the gym stronger than before. 

Book your appointment today and give your hands the care they deserve.