Do you suffer from wrist and hand pain?

The wrist and hand are complex structures comprising bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. These intricate components work together to enable a wide range of movements, from fine motor activities like writing and typing to gross motor actions like gripping and lifting. However, the wrist and hand are also prone to various musculoskeletal injuries, which can cause significant pain, limited mobility, and decreased functionality.

Some common wrist and hand injuries include:

1. Wrist Sprain: A wrist sprain occurs when the ligaments surrounding the wrist joint are stretched or torn, often due to a sudden twisting or bending motion. Symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising, and limited mobility.

2. Wrist Tendinopathy: Wrist tendinopathy is inflammation of the tendons surrounding the wrist joint, often caused by repetitive strain or overuse. Symptoms include pain, stiffness, and limited mobility.

3. Scapholunate Ligament Sprain: The scapholunate ligament is a critical stabilizer of the wrist joint. A sprain of this ligament can cause pain, instability, and limited mobility.

4. Finger Sprain: A finger sprain occurs when the ligaments surrounding the finger joints are stretched or torn, often due to a sudden twisting or bending motion. This is common in sports such as netball and cricket.

5. Mallet Finger: Mallet finger is a condition where the tendon that straightens the fingertip is stretched or torn, often due to a sudden blow to the fingertip.

6. Trigger Finger: Trigger finger is a condition where the tendon sheath surrounding the finger tendon becomes inflamed, causing the finger to catch or lock when bent.

7. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that affects the wrist and hand. It occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand through a narrow passageway in the wrist called the carpal tunnel, becomes compressed or pinched. Symptoms include numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and wrist, especially in the thumb, index, and middle fingers.

Physio can be incorporated into a holistic treatment plan to address hand and wrist pathology along with other members of the healthcare team such as an orthopaedic hand specialist and/occupational therapist.

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