Conditions We Treat
Massage for Wrist & Hand Pain (Including Trigger Finger) in NYC
Stiffness, pinching, locking, or pain in the wrist or hand can make typing, gripping, lifting, and everyday tasks surprisingly challenging. Our licensed medical massage therapists help reduce tendon tension, improve nerve mobility, and rebalance the whole-body patterns that overload the wrist and hand.
- Available in FiDi & Midtown West – open 7 days a week
Causes
What’s Going On With Wrist & Hand Pain?
- Wrist and hand pain often stems from tendon overload, nerve compression, or joint strain from repetitive actions like typing, gripping, lifting, texting, or sports.
- Trigger finger occurs when the tendon sheath becomes inflamed or thickened, causing the finger to “catch” or lock during movement.
- Trigger finger affects 2–3% of the population and up to 17% of people with diabetes, and is about six times more common in women (Nature 2024).
- Wrist pain often accompanies forearm tension, shoulder stiffness, rib restrictions, or neck compression, since nerves and tendons pass through each of these regions.
At Bodyworks DW, we treat wrist and hand pain as a whole-body coordination pattern, not just a local tendon or joint issue. Restoring balance through the ribs, neck, shoulder, and forearm often provides relief that wrist-only treatments can’t.
Related conditions: See also our Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Elbow Pain, and Shoulder Pain pages.
How we treat
How Bodyworks DW Treats Wrist & Hand Pain
Wrist and hand pain often has upstream contributors in the shoulder, ribs, neck, and forearm which can leave the small intrinsic hand muscles chronically overworked. Anatomy Plate (Gray’s, 1918)
Whole-Body Evaluation
We assess shoulder blade mechanics, rib mobility, neck tension, breathing patterns, and forearm/wrist function to identify where the strain is originating—not just where you feel the pain.
Targeted Myofascial & Deep Tissue Work for Relief
Session 1 starts by creating slack through ribs, neck, diaphragm, pecs, and shoulder stabilizers. With tension reduced upstream, we then work through the forearm flexors and extensors, intrinsic hand muscles, and retinaculum tendon sheaths using clinically appropriate pressure.
Trigger Finger Treatment
We safely address restrictions along the flexor and extensor tendons and pulley system while improving glide, circulation, and upstream mechanics that contribute to tendon thickening.
Progressive Plan That Builds on Each Session
As symptoms improve, we integrate full-body work—ribs, shoulder, neck, hips, and feet—to normalize arm swing, reduce gripping tension, and prevent recurrence.
What to Expect
A Progressive Plan
Session 1
Reduce tension through the shoulder, ribs, and forearm to decrease tendon compression in the wrist and hand. Expect easier gripping and reduced catching or tightness.
Sessions 2–4
Reinforce coordinated shoulder-blade motion, rib mobility, and wrist alignment to ease repetitive strain.
Sessions 5–8+
Integrate whole-body alignment—from the feet to the jaw—to maintain tendon glide and prevent chronic overload.
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Care
Home Care That Helps Between Sessions
We’ll teach simple, effective strategies such as:
- Forearm flexor/extensor stretches
- Tendon glides for finger flexors (safe variations)
- Pec and rib expansion work
- Scapular glide and serratus activation
- Wrist posture resets for gripping and typing
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I know if I have trigger finger?
Trigger finger often causes clicking, catching, or locking when bending or straightening the finger. It may feel stiff in the morning or after gripping.
Does wrist pain always mean a wrist problem?
Not at all. Many wrist and hand issues come from forearm tension, shoulder stiffness, rib immobility, or neck compression. We always assess the full chain.
Do I need imaging or a doctor's release before receiving massage?
No. Under NYS Title VIII licensure (see NY Board of Education FAQ #28), massage therapists can assess whether your symptoms are safe for massage. We refer out only when necessary.
What makes Bodyworks DW’s approach different?
We don’t chase symptoms—we treat the entire pathway from the neck to the fingertips so tendon and nerve mechanics can recover naturally.
How many sessions will I need?
Most clients notice improvement in 2–4 sessions, with long-term changes developing through 5–8 sessions.
Are there precautions for whiplash massage?
es. Acute inflammation, recent trauma, nerve entrapment, or medications affecting tissue integrity require caution or modified pressure.
Full list: NYS Massage Therapy Precautions