Hand, Wrist & Elbow Pain
At Rebalance Clinic, we offer a comprehensive range of treatments that can address issues in the hand, wrist and elbow.
What Is Hand, Wrist & Elbow Pain?
Your hands and wrists are a key part of how you interact with the world around you. There are 2500 nerves endings in your fingertips, which allow you to perform complex tasks of fine motor control and to secure subtle changes in your environment. It can take something as simple as a paper cut to make you realise how important your hands are in everyday life.
Your hand, arm and elbow are influenced by the mobility of your shoulder and neck through their muscular relations and nerve supply. Alongside this, most of the muscles that control your grip originate from your forearm and so it’s important to understand the cause of any problem to ensure you receive a correct diagnosis and effective treatment.
Arm pain is commonly caused by the overuse conditions of tennis and golfer’s elbow and nerve entrapments such as carpal tunnel syndrome and thoracic outlet syndrome. Hand pain is common through overuse and strains, those with rheumatoid arthritis and the older patient with osteoarthritis. Having difficulty using your hands can have a dramatic impact on your job and living.
What Are The Symptoms Of Hand, Wrist & Elbow Pain?
Common symptoms of hand, wrist and elbow pain manifest in various ways, often impacting daily tasks. Common symptoms include:
- Pain – Ranging from a dull ache to sharp, stabbing sensations, worsened by movement.
- Stiffness – Difficulty bending, straightening, or rotating the affected joints.
- Weakness – Reduced grip strength or difficulty lifting objects.
- Swelling – Noticeable puffiness around the joints.
- Numbness or tingling – Radiating into the fingers or forearm, often associated with nerve compression.
- Limited range of motion – Difficulty performing normal movements.
These symptoms can disrupt everyday activities like typing, writing or grasping objects. Chronic pain can lead to reduced productivity, sleep disturbances and a diminished quality of life.
What Is Our Approach To Fixing/Treating Hand, Wrist & Elbow Pain?
At Rebalance Clinic, we offer a comprehensive range of treatments that can address issues in the hand, wrist and elbow. Our approach emphasises understanding the interconnectedness of the body’s structure, recognising that problems in one area can affect others.
Our services include osteopathy, osteosports massage, laser therapy, shockwave therapy and Pilates. Osteopathy involves hands-on techniques to improve mobility and function, which can be beneficial for joint and soft tissue issues in the upper limbs. Osteosports massage focuses on relieving muscle tension and promoting recovery, addressing muscular discomfort that may contribute to pain in the hand, wrist or elbow. Laser therapy utilises light to reduce inflammation and promote healing, aiding in the recovery of injured tissues. Shockwave therapy employs acoustic waves to stimulate healing, effective for chronic conditions affecting the tendons and joints. Pilates enhances core strength and overall body alignment, supporting proper posture and movement patterns that can alleviate stress on the upper limbs.
By integrating these treatments, we aim to provide personalised care plans, addressing the root causes of hand, wrist and elbow pain, promoting recovery and enhancing overall function.
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