Wrist and Hand Pain Treatment in Kangaroo Point, Brisbane
Wrist and hand pain can come from desk work, repetitive tasks or a fall. We look at the wrist alongside your elbow, shoulder, neck and posture, then give you treatment and exercises suited to your situation.
Common causes of wrist and hand pain
- Repetitive strain — aching, tightness or burning around the wrist and forearm from long hours of typing, mouse use or tool work.
- Sprains after a fall — landing on an outstretched hand can strain the wrist ligaments and leave lasting stiffness if it isn't rehabilitated.
- Carpal tunnel symptoms — tingling or numbness in the fingers, which can involve the wrist but also the neck and shoulder.
- Thumb and wrist overuse — common with new parents lifting children and with phone use.
How we assess wrist and hand pain
Because tingling and aching hands can come from several places, we test the wrist and hand in detail and also assess your neck, shoulder and elbow. Where you feel symptoms isn't always where the problem is — particularly with nerve-related complaints. We'll also look at your workstation and daily habits, which often hold the key to why it keeps flaring.
What treatment involves
Treatment may include gentle mobilisation of the wrist and hand joints, soft tissue work through the forearm, and addressing the neck and shoulder where they're contributing. You'll also get practical advice on workstation setup and task variation, plus exercises to build strength and control in the wrist and hand.
When to see a doctor first
See your GP promptly after a fall if you can't move or load the wrist, if it looks deformed, or for persistent numbness, weakness or muscle wasting in the hand. Nerve problems in particular deserve a thorough medical assessment — we can refer you where needed.
Wrist and hand pain FAQ
We're at Shop 4 & 5, 738 Main Street, Kangaroo Point — open Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 7:30pm, with HICAPS on site.
Osteoworks is at Shop 4 & 5, 738 Main Street, Kangaroo Point QLD 4169 — Get directions to Osteoworks