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Wrist Pain

Treatment at iPersonal Physiotherapy

Wrist pain can affect everyday tasks such as typing, lifting, gripping, driving, or playing sport. Because the wrist is involved in almost every hand movement, even mild discomfort can significantly interfere with work and daily life.

At iPersonal Physiotherapy, we provide expert assessment and personalised treatment for wrist pain. Our goal is to reduce discomfort, restore strength and mobility, and help you return to normal activity safely and confidently.


What Is Wrist Pain?

Wrist pain refers to discomfort in or around the wrist joint, which connects the forearm to the hand. The wrist is made up of multiple small bones, ligaments, tendons, and nerves that work together to allow complex movement.

Pain may be felt:

  • On the front or back of the wrist

  • On the thumb side

  • On the little finger side

  • Radiating into the hand or forearm


Common Symptoms

You may experience:

  • Pain when gripping or lifting

  • Weakness in the hand

  • Swelling or tenderness

  • Clicking or catching sensations

  • Reduced range of motion

  • Tingling or numbness in the fingers


Common Causes of Wrist Pain

Wrist pain can develop for several reasons, including:

Repetitive Strain

Overuse from typing, manual work, or sports.

Tendinopathy

Irritation or overload of wrist tendons.

Sprains and Ligament Injury

Stretching or tearing of ligaments following a fall or sudden movement.

Nerve Compression

Pressure on nerves passing through the wrist, such as in carpal tunnel syndrome.

Arthritis

Degenerative changes within the wrist joint.

Post-Fracture Stiffness

Reduced mobility following previous injury.


How Physiotherapy Can Help

At iPersonal Physiotherapy, treatment focuses on identifying the cause of pain and restoring normal wrist function.

1️⃣ Manual Therapy

Hands-on techniques can:

  • Improve joint mobility

  • Reduce pain

  • Release soft tissue tightness

2️⃣ Targeted Exercise Programme

A personalised rehabilitation plan may include:

  • Strengthening exercises for wrist and forearm

  • Mobility exercises

  • Grip training

  • Functional task-based rehabilitation

3️⃣ Activity & Ergonomic Advice

Guidance on workstation setup, lifting technique, and activity modification helps reduce strain on the wrist.

4️⃣ Additional Therapies

Where appropriate, treatment may include:

  • Splinting advice

  • Shockwave therapy

  • Electrotherapy (TENS)

  • Dry needling


Possible Conditions Linked to Wrist Pain

Below are common conditions you can link under this section on your website:

Tendon-Related Conditions

  • Wrist Tendinopathy

  • De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

  • Extensor Tendon Irritation

Nerve-Related Conditions

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  • Ulnar Nerve Irritation

Joint-Related Conditions

  • Wrist Osteoarthritis

  • Ligament Sprain

  • Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) Injury

Injury-Related Conditions

  • Wrist Fracture

  • Post-Surgical Wrist Rehabilitation

  • Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)


When Should You Seek Assessment?

Seek professional advice if:

  • Pain persists for several weeks

  • Grip strength decreases

  • Swelling does not improve

  • You experience persistent tingling or numbness

Early physiotherapy intervention can improve recovery time and reduce long-term complications.


Restore Strength and Hand Function

Wrist pain is often highly responsive to structured physiotherapy. With the right combination of manual treatment, strengthening exercises, and ergonomic advice, most individuals regain comfortable and confident wrist function.


Book Your Wrist Pain Assessment Today

If you are experiencing wrist pain or weakness, iPersonal Physiotherapy is here to help. Book your appointment today and begin your personalised recovery plan.

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