Injuries & Conditions

Wrist/Elbow Pain

Whether it’s a repetitive strain injury, tendon issue, or post-fracture stiffness, accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment are key to restoring strength and function. Our expert physiotherapists will help you regain pain-free movement with personalised care and practical rehabilitation.

From gripping and typing to lifting and loading, we rely on our hands and wrists for almost everything we do - so when pain strikes, it can quickly interfere with work, daily life, and even sleep. Whether your pain is sharp and sudden, stiff and aching, or linked to numbness or weakness, there are effective treatments that can help.

Wrist and hand pain is especially common in people with desk-based jobs, manual work, repetitive strain, or post-injury recovery - and physiotherapy plays a key role in diagnosis, relief, and long-term recovery.

Understanding Your Wrist or Hand Pain

Pain in the wrist or hand may come on after a clear injury such as a fall, or build up gradually due to overuse, posture, or nerve irritation. Symptoms can vary from local joint pain to tingling, weakness, or reduced grip strength. Without proper treatment, even mild symptoms can become persistent or affect function in other parts of the arm.

You might be asking:

• “Is this carpal tunnel or just a strain?”
• “Why is my grip so weak or painful?”
• “Could this be arthritis or a nerve issue?”
• “What should I do to stop this getting worse?”

These are all common concerns. Our goal is to assess what's causing your pain - and help you feel stronger, more mobile, and back in control.

Common Causes of Wrist & Hand Pain We Treat

• Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) – Overuse from typing, lifting, or gripping tools
  
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Nerve compression causing numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand
  
• De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis – Pain at the thumb side of the wrist from tendon irritation
  
• Wrist Sprains or Ligament Injuries – Often from falls or high-load activities
  
• Tendinopathy – Pain and weakness from overuse of tendons in the wrist or thumb
  
• Arthritis – Age-related or inflammatory joint changes causing pain, stiffness, or swelling
  
• Post-Fracture or Post-Surgical Stiffness – Reduced range of motion and strength after injury or immobilisation
  
• Ulnar Nerve Compression – Causing hand numbness or weakness, often from elbow or wrist entrapment

Why Early Action Matters

Many wrist and hand conditions respond well to conservative, hands-on treatment - but delays in care can lead to persistent stiffness, weakness, or chronic pain. Early assessment allows us to diagnose the problem accurately, start targeted treatment, and help prevent long-term complications or reliance on medications.

At Midland Physiotherapy, we take a whole-person approach - assessing your movement, posture, lifestyle, and ergonomics as well as the painful area itself.

How We Treat Wrist & Hand Pain

We tailor every treatment plan to suit the individual. Whether your pain is caused by overuse, trauma, nerve irritation, or joint stiffness, we’ll help you recover with a personalised programme designed to restore movement, reduce pain, and build strength.

Treatment may include:

• Manual Therapy – Hands-on mobilisation of joints and soft tissue to ease stiffness and reduce pain

• Exercise Rehabilitation – Graded strengthening, mobility, and control exercises to support tendon health and function

• Shockwave Therapy – A non-invasive option for chronic tendon pain or stubborn cases of RSI or tenosynovitis

• Electrotherapy – Modalities like ultrasound or TENS to support healing and pain relief

• Kinesiology Taping – To support irritated tendons and ease stress on affected areas

• Postural and Ergonomic Advice – Desk setup, tool use, lifting technique and more to reduce future strain

• Splinting or Support Guidance – Advice on when and how to use wrist supports or braces

• Education and Self-Management – So you feel confident and informed at every stage of recovery

Your Recovery Starts Here

Wrist and hand pain can be frustrating and limiting - but it doesn’t have to be long-term. Our experienced physiotherapists will help you understand what’s going on and build a plan to get you back to doing what you love, whether that’s working, training, or simply using your hand without pain.

Let us support your recovery with expert care, clear answers, and a hands-on approach that works.

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