Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Pain
Physiotherapy For Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Pain
Elbow, wrist, and hand pain can make it hard to enjoy your day-to-day activities. Whether it’s from a fall, a sports injury, or poor ergonomics, this kind of pain can interfere with work, hobbies, and even simple tasks. Physiotherapy can help by reducing pain, improving strength, and getting you moving again.
Sub-Conditions
Tennis Elbow & Golfers Elbow
What It Is
Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow are common tendon injuries that cause pain and stiffness in the elbow. Tennis elbow affects the outer part of the elbow, while golfer’s elbow impacts the inner part. Despite the names, these conditions aren’t just caused by sports – they often result from repetitive arm movements at work, in the gym, or during daily activities.
How Physiotherapy Can Help
Physiotherapy helps relieve pain, reduce tension, and restore function. Treatments may include:
- Manual Therapy: Releases tightness in the forearm muscles that strain the tendon.
- Acupuncture & Dry Needling: Reduces muscle tension and improves blood flow for healing.
- Low-Level Laser Therapy: Stimulates tissue repair and reduces pain in the affected tendon.
- Bracing: Offloads the tendon, reduces strain, and supports recovery.
- Exercise & Stretches: Rebuilds strength and flexibility to prevent future injury.
We also assess the rest of your arm, your posture, and any work or activity habits contributing to the problem. This thorough approach helps you recover and reduces the risk of recurrence.
Trigger Finger
What It Is
Trigger finger is a painful condition in the hand when a nodule develops on the tendon. The nodule then gets stuck between ligaments in your finger and will commonly cause the finger to lock or become stuck in a bent position/
How Physiotherapy Can Help
- Manual Therapy: Releases tension and improves flexibility in the affected tendon to reduce catching and locking.
- Low-Level Laser Therapy: Reduces pain, promotes healing, and supports tissue repair in the affected finger.
- Ultrasound Therapy: Helps reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and soften adhesions around the tendon.
- Acupuncture & Dry Needling: Targets muscle tightness in the hand and forearm to relieve strain on the tendon.
- Progressive Exercises & Stretching: Restores mobility, improves tendon glide, and strengthens the hand and fingers.
Thumb Tendinitis (DeQuervains)
What It Is
De Quervain’s tendinitis affects the tendons at the base of the thumb, causing pain and stiffness, especially with gripping or lifting. It occurs when the protective tissue around the tendons becomes inflamed, often due to repetitive hand movements or improper lifting technique. This condition is common among individuals who work with their hands, lift heavy objects, or care for young children. New moms frequently experience De Quervain’s from repeatedly lifting and holding their babies.
How Physiotherapy Can Help
- Manual Therapy: Releases tension and improves mobility in the affected tendons.
- Low-Level Laser Therapy: Reduces inflammation, promotes healing, and supports tissue repair.
- Ultrasound Therapy: Enhances blood flow, reduces swelling, and helps soften adhesions in the tendons.
- Acupuncture & Dry Needling: Relieves muscle tightness and improves circulation in the thumb and wrist.
- Progressive Exercises & Stretching: Restores strength, improves flexibility, and prevents recurrence.
- Bracing: Supports the thumb, reduces strain, and allows for healing.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What It Is
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve is compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. This can lead to numbness, tingling, weakness, or discomfort in the hand and fingers, often worsening at night or with repetitive wrist movements.
How Physiotherapy Can Help
Physiotherapy focuses on relieving pressure on the median nerve and improving wrist function. Treatments include:
- Ergonomic Assessment: Adjusting workplace setups to reduce strain on the wrist.
- Manual Therapy: Improves wrist joint mobility and reduces tension in surrounding tissues.
- Low-Level Laser Therapy: Helps reduce inflammation and supports nerve healing.
- Acupuncture & Dry Needling: Releases tightness in the forearm muscles that may contribute to nerve compression.
- Bracing: Supports the wrist, especially at night, to reduce pressure on the nerve.
- Stretching & Nerve Gliding Exercises: Improves nerve mobility and restores hand function.
A thorough assessment ensures treatment targets the wrist, forearm, and posture-related factors to prevent recurrence.
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