Understanding and Addressing Your Hand Pain
Hand pain can severely disrupt your daily life, affecting everything from writing and typing to gripping and carrying. Our dedicated team understands the intricate nature of hand discomfort and is committed to helping you find effective relief. We focus on identifying the precise cause of your pain, guiding you toward improved function and a return to your normal activities.
How Physiotherapy Helps You Find Lasting Relief
Physiotherapy is a highly effective, non-invasive solution for managing and resolving hand pain. Our experienced team provides tailored care by:
- Reducing Inflammation: Targeted treatments to decrease swelling and discomfort in your hand.
- Improving Joint Motion: Gentle exercises to enhance the range of motion and flexibility in your fingers, thumb, and wrist.
- Strengthening Muscles: Building strength in the muscles that control hand and wrist movements for better support.
- Restoring Dexterity: Specific exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination.
- Preventing Future Issues: Providing guidance on proper hand mechanics, ergonomics, and injury prevention strategies.
Our comprehensive approach aims to restore full function, reduce pain, and empower you to confidently use your hands again.
Common Causes of Hand Pain We Treat
Hand pain can arise from various sources. Some of the most common conditions we effectively treat include:
- Arthritis: Affecting the small joints of the fingers and thumb, often leading to stiffness and pain.
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Pressure on the median nerve in the wrist, causing numbness, tingling, and pain in the thumb, index, middle, and part of the ring finger.
- De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis: Inflammation of tendons on the thumb side of the wrist, causing pain with gripping or pinching.
- Trigger Finger/Thumb: A condition where a finger or thumb gets stuck in a bent position, then snaps straight.
- Sprains/Strains: Ligament sprains or muscle/tendon strains in the hand or wrist, often from falls or overuse.
- Ganglion Cysts: Non-cancerous lumps that most commonly develop along the tendons or joints of the wrists or hands.
Ready to Find Relief from Hand Pain?
Don’t let hand pain limit your abilities any longer. Our compassionate team is here to partner with you, crafting a personalized plan that addresses your unique needs and helps you achieve lasting comfort and dexterity.
Take the first step towards a more comfortable, active life. Call us today or book your appointment via our online booking system!