If you have suffered a physical injury or your hands perform repetitive motions at work, there's a number of reasons that your hands are in pain. If you are feeling a tingling sensation in your fingers or your wrists hurt to move them, it's time to have your wrists assessed by an orthopedic specialist, such as those found at Town Center Orthopaedic Associates, P.C., who can diagnose and treat the problem.

Tendonitis

If you notice pain that has come on after starting a new job where you are continually doing the same motion all day, you may have developed tendonitis. This can be very painful and make it almost impossible to bend your wrists, type, or otherwise use your fingers for your job. While some people get tendonitis over time, some people feel as though the pain comes on quite suddenly. Regardless of how tendonitis began, it can make taking care of your basic needs difficult. You can start by giving your arms a rest and using ice and over the counter anti-inflammatory medication. If this doesn't help, it's time to see a specialist in your area.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve that comes from your spinal column and goes to your fingertips gets compressed by your carpal tunnel. This is a space in your wrist that can become swollen from inflammation or injury. When the median nerve becomes compressed, you may experience pain, numbness or tingling in your fingers. You may also feel weak in your hands as you try to grab on to an object. Slight cases can be treated with rest while severe cases are often treated with surgery.

Fracture

You have plenty of small bones in your wrists, fingers, and forearms, which can be pretty easy to break. You may experience pain, numbness, tingling, or swelling, even when you have a small fracture. If you suspect a broken bone, you'll need to have the area treated to ensure you don't make the problem any worse.

Arthritis

Arthritis is common, and it can be the root of your hand pain. If you are an individual who has worked with their hands and you are now reaching retirement age, the pain you are experiencing can be due to arthritis. You will need to talk with your doctor about treatments for this, as there are numerous forms and some are treated differently than others.