Wrist pain can result from sudden injuries like sprains or fractures, or develop gradually from conditions such as repetitive strain injury (RSI), arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome or metacarpal misalignment. There are eight carpel bones which attach to the radius and the armour bones. So it is easy to see why when these bones are misaligned that they can cause irritation to the joint structures tendons and ligaments of this area. Sometimes nerves can be affected by the misalignment as well.
At The House Clinics Bristol our skilled Chiropractors and Physiotherapist diagnose the root cause of the pain and create a tailored treatment plan. We have a clinic in Redland and in the City Centre. The treatment is normally directed to the function of the joints of the wrist and also the soft tissues, the muscles, ligaments and tendons to help achieve a full and lasting recovery.
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) happens when a median nerve ( median)which runs from the forearm into the palm of the hand, becomes compressed at the wrist. The carpal tunnel itself is a narrow passageway of ligament and bone at the base of the hand, through which both the median nerve and the tendons that bend the fingers pass.
You may be more at risk if your job involves long hours of keyboard work, repetitive hand-intensive tasks such as carpentry, sewing, or manual labour. A past wrist injury, such as a fracture, can also narrow the tunnel and irritate the nerve. It’s common in women over 50 years old.
Numbness, itching, or tingling in the hand and the middle three fingers, sometimes spreading up the arm. Tenderness and pain in the wrist or hand. Occasional shock-like sensations in the thumb and fingers during the night or early morning. Weakness or reduced grip strength
Treatment at The House Clinics in Bristol, physiotherapy and chiropractic can reduce irritation of the nerve and relieve pain using hands on soft tissue treatment, adjustment to wrist bones ultrasound ,acupuncture, electrotherapy and exercises . Kinesio taping is sometimes used.
Repetitive strain injury is the term used to describe pain and discomfort in the muscles,, and tendons caused by repetitive movements and overuse, most commonly affecting the forearms, wrists, and fingers. Constant repetition of wrist movements leads to inflammation and soft tissue damage, particularly in people with desk-based typing, manual jobs and mobile phone usage.
Burning, aching, or shooting pain in the elbow forearms or wrists. Weakness in the hands or forearms, making simple tasks difficult. Difficulty with daily activities such as opening jars, chopping vegetables, turning taps,typing and gripping. Chronically cold hands, especially in the fingertips.
We provide chiropractic and physiotherapy to ease pain and inflammation, using soft tissue treatment, mobilisation, manipulation of the wrist and an exercise programme to restore strength and function. We also offer postural advice and ergonomic guidance to help prevent flare-ups and support long-term recovery. Kinesio taping is also sometimes used.
If you’re suffering with wrist pain and RSI, don’t wait. Book your consultation today and start your recovery with our expert team.
Tingling and numbness in the hand can come from a compressed nerve in the hand, most commonly the median nerve which passes through the palm of the hand. Treatment to the structures of the wrist and the hand will help to relieve those symptoms
Occasionally the symptoms can rise from nerve compression in the neck or the elbow.
A finger can move in the flexed position due to a contracture of the tendon sheath(covering) around the tendon and this causes the finger to bend.
It can be one finger or up to 4 fingers
These conditions are known as trigger finger or Dupytrens contracture .
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