Wrist & Hand Pain
Expert Treatment in Bromley & Shortlands
Wrist and hand pain can significantly affect daily life — from typing and driving to lifting and fine motor tasks. Because the wrist and hand contain a complex network of small joints, tendons, and nerves, accurate diagnosis is essential to selecting the right treatment approach.
At Physio Squared, wrist and hand assessment considers not just the local area but also neck and forearm involvement, since nerve-related symptoms in the hand can originate from further up the arm.
What Causes Wrist & Hand Pain?
Repetitive strain Repeated wrist movements — typing, manual work, certain sports — can lead to overuse injuries of the tendons and structures crossing the wrist.
Nerve compression Compression of nerves as they pass through narrow spaces in the wrist, commonly at the carpal tunnel, can cause pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and fingers.
Direct injury Falls onto an outstretched hand, sports injuries, and impacts can affect the ligaments, tendons, or bones of the wrist and require careful assessment.
Common Conditions Treated
Carpal tunnel syndrome Compression of the median nerve at the wrist, causing numbness, tingling, and sometimes weakness in the thumb, index, and middle fingers — often worse at night.
De Quervain's tenosynovitis Pain and swelling of the tendons at the base of the thumb, common in new parents and those with repetitive gripping demands.
Wrist sprains Ligament injuries from falls or sudden forceful movements, ranging from mild to more significant instability requiring structured rehabilitation.
How Wrist & Hand Pain is Treated
Manual therapy Hands-on treatment to address joint stiffness and soft tissue restriction in the wrist, hand, and forearm.
Splinting and activity advice Practical guidance on activity modification and, where appropriate, splinting to support recovery during the early stages of treatment.
Progressive strengthening Targeted exercises to rebuild strength and tolerance in the wrist and hand once acute symptoms have settled.
Nerve gliding techniques Where nerve compression is contributing to symptoms, specific techniques to improve nerve mobility and reduce irritation.
Serving Shortlands, Bromley & Surrounding Areas
Physio Squared is based in Shortlands and sees patients from across the Bromley borough including Beckenham, Hayes, West Wickham, Sundridge Park, Penge, Orpington, and Crystal Palace.
This information is for general education only and does not constitute medical advice. A personalised assessment is recommended for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
