Expert Physiotherapy for Wrist Pain — Restoring Strength, Mobility & Function

Common Causes of Wrist Pain

Nerve & Tendon Issues

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)
  • De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
  • Wrist tendinitis / tendinopathy

Injury & Fractures

  • Distal radius and scaphoid fractures
  • TFCC and scapholunate ligament injuries

Other Conditions

  • Wrist ganglion cysts
  • Osteoarthritis & rheumatoid arthritis
  • Repetitive strain injury (RSI)

Recognising Symptoms

  • Pain: dorsal, palmar, radial, or ulnar side
  • Tingling, numbness, pins-and-needles
  • Swelling, stiffness, weak grip
  • Clicking or clunking with movement
  • Nighttime pain and difficulty with fine tasks
Understanding Wrist Pain

Wrist pain can significantly affect your daily life — from typing and writing to sports, lifting, and hobbies. It may develop suddenly from injuries or gradually due to overuse. Early assessment and physiotherapy are essential for recovery and preventing long-term issues.

Why Wrist Pain Matters

  • Impacts daily tasks, work, hobbies, and sports
  • Can arise from acute injuries or repetitive strain
  • Leads to stiffness, weakness, and reduced function

Anatomy of the Wrist & Hand

Bones & Joints
The wrist consists of eight carpal bones arranged in two rows, forming the radiocarpal and midcarpal joints.

Ligaments & Tendons
The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) stabilizes the DRUJ.

Carpal Tunnel
Compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel leads to carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), causing tingling, numbness, and weakness in the hand.

Physiotherapy Treatments

Carpal Tunnel Treatment

Splints, nerve gliding, manual therapy, activity modification

De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

Splinting, tendon loading exercises, electrotherapy

Wrist Tendinitis

Progressive tendon loading, shockwave therapy, MLS laser

Wrist Injury Rehabilitation

Fracture rehab, ligament and TFCC rehab

Joint & Neural Mobilisation

Restore movement, reduce stiffness and nerve tension

Hand Pain Therapy

Arthritis, trigger finger, post-surgical rehabilitation

Taping & Splinting

Support and offload injured structures

Electrotherapy

Ultrasound, MLS laser, IFT, TENS, paraffin wax