Wrist Pain

Wrist pain & treatment

September 25th, 2010 |

Author: Admin

Treatment of wrist pain usually consists of joint mobilisations, sports massage and rehabilitation exercises

Pain at the wrist joint

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome classically causes pain on
the front of the wrist and hand.

The cause is usually due to compression of the
median nerve in the wrist. The median nerve is
one of the nerves which supplies the hand. It
passes through the wrist in a narrow channel formed
between bone and soft connective tissue called the
carpal tunnel.

Symptoms can include

A dull ache in the wrist and forearm
Pain which radiates into the thumb and four fingers
Sensations of tingling or burning in the hand or four fingers
Pain which is worse at night
Radiating pain into the forearm, elbow or shoulder
Pain and weakness with gripping

Treatment is aimed at enlarging the space within the carpal tunnel. This maybe through soft tissue massage, joint mobilisations or stretching. In severe cases surgery is required but a conservative approach is preferred where possible.

Wrist fracture

$Wrist fracture$

Fracture to the wrist often occurs as a result of a fall onto an outstretched hand usually breaking the radius or scaphoid bone.

It is a common injury suffered in contact sports and in the elderly.

Some wrist fractures will need surgery to realign the broken bones, however most heal with just a cast.

Once the cast has been removed treatment should focus on stretching and strengthening the muscles that have been isolated. This is a vital part of rehabilitation following any fracture.

Treatment should also aim to restore full range of movement and co-ordination.

Early rehabilitation following any fracture can make all the difference for long term success.

Other wrist injuries that we treat….