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Hand and wrist pain often gets better with things you can do at home. However, you’ll need to visit your GP surgery if: • your pain isn’t getting better after treatment at home for two weeks • the pain is getting worse • the pain keeps returning • the pain is stopping you from doing your everyday activities
What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and the hand and wrist joints are among the most commonly afected. A joint is a part of the body where two or more bones meet. The ends of the bones are covered in a smooth and slippery surface, known as cartilage.
This leaflet is designed to give you an understanding of wrist pain, the treatment that may be beneficial and some advice on what you can do to help yourself.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. The condition occurs when one of the major nerves to the hand — the median nerve — is squeezed or compressed as it travels through a narrow passageway in the wrist called the carpal tunnel.
find that they do not have the same levels of pain and dysfunction in their hands. Many people report pain and stiffness, which can lead to weakness affecting the function of that part of your body.
Hand Therapy Patient Information. The exercises on this sheet are designed to keep your joints supple, help the structures glide freely and strengthen your wrist. Range of Movement Exercises. Aim to complete 10-20 repetitions, every 1-2 hours. These exercises aim to improve the movement in your wrist.
Sit with your forearm supported on a table, your hand over the edge, and your palm facing up toward the ceiling. Holding a hammer or light dumbbell, start in a thumb-up position and turn your palm up. Hold for 2 seconds. Repeat 10 times for 3 sets, times per day.
