Wrist Injury Treatment in Sarasota: Active Release & Rehab for Athletes
Why was the fish a slow typer?
He had CARP-al tunnel!
If you’ve ever felt aching, stiffness, or sharp pain in your wrist during tennis, pickleball, golf, or lifting weights, you’re not alone. Wrist injuries are among the most common overuse conditions we treat at Well Co Chiropractic, especially here in Sarasota where active lifestyles and racquet sports are year-round.
The good news? With Active Release Technique (ART) and the right rehab plan, most wrist injuries can be treated effectively without surgery.
Common Wrist Injuries We See
1. Tendonitis & Overuse Injuries
Caused by repetitive gripping and swinging in tennis/pickleball or weightlifting.
Pain often develops on the thumb side (De Quervain’s tendonitis) or across the wrist flexors/extensors.
2. Sprains & Ligament Strains
Common after a fall onto the hand or sudden twist.
Leads to swelling, stiffness, and instability when bearing weight.
3. TFCC (Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex) Irritation
The “shock absorber” of the wrist, commonly injured in tennis, golf, or pickleball.
Pain is usually on the pinky side of the wrist, worse with rotation.
4. Carpal Tunnel & Nerve Irritation
Repetitive gripping or poor wrist posture can compress the median nerve.
Numbness, tingling, or weakness in the hand may occur.
Why Sarasota Athletes Are at Risk
Tennis & Pickleball: High-volume swinging stresses the wrist tendons.
Golf: The wrist absorbs shock at ball impact and during follow-through.
Gym Training: Push-ups, presses, and Olympic lifts overload wrist stabilizers.
Falls on the court: A common cause of sprains and TFCC injuries.
Our Step-by-Step Approach at Well Co Chiropractic
Detailed evaluation – wrist motion, grip strength, sport-specific mechanics
Active Release Technique (ART) – hands-on release for tight tendons and ligaments
Rehab program – targeted forearm, grip, and wrist stability exercises
Sport-specific prevention – modifications for racquet grip, golf swing, or weightlifting technique
Don’t Let Wrist Pain Limit Your Game
Whether you’re competing in a Sarasota tennis tournament, enjoying pickleball at Payne Park, or training in the gym, wrist injuries can hold you back. But with the right care, recovery is possible.
At Well Co Chiropractic, we combine Active Release Technique with research-backed rehab to help athletes heal and return to play pain-free.
