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Wrist, hand & Finger Pain Explained...

Treatments we offer 
Common symptoms 
Areas of pain 
Causes of pain 
Tips to manage your pain
 

Common symptoms of pain

Deep dull ache 
Pain referring around surrounding muscles
Excessive stiffness especially in the morning or with prolonged posture/ lack of movement
Sharp localised pain during specific movements 
Constant pain 
Swelling

Treatments for pain

Education
Rehabilitation exercise prescription
Massage 
Manual therapy
Splinting 
Taping
Ice/ Heat

Areas of pain

Wrist, hand or finger pain 
Referral pain in surrounding areas or muscles

Causes of pain

Repeated poor movement patterns 
Traumatic injury (e.g. sports tackle, impact injury)
Weakness or muscular imbalance of surrounding muscles
Arthritis
Tendinopathy
Carpal tunnel syndrome 
Fractures
Finger sprains/ dislocations

Tips to manage your pain

Stay active with gentle movement  
Relative rest (e.g. reducing painful movements) 
Follow your prescribed treatment plan
Stay positive 
Try avoid prolonged postures 
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