Elbow and Hand Pain
The hand, along with the elbow, is one of the most complex parts of the body.
The hand, along with the elbow, is one of the most complex parts of the body. The fingers, hand and wrist are made up of 27 bones connected by many joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The hand is susceptible to many stresses and in some cases, these can result in pain, inflammation, or injury. These problems can result in limited movement and function which can have a dramatic impact on you daily activities, hobbies, and work. Examples of common hand issues are:
Common causes of pain in the hand, wrist or elbow are:
- Golfer’s elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Arthritis
- Fracture (broken bone)
- Muscle strains or ligament sprains
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
- Dupuytren’s Disease / Fasciectomy surgery
- Biceps tendinitis
- Trigger finger
- A pinched nerve in the neck which can cause pain anywhere throughout the arm
These conditions often respond well to physiotherapy and management advice, including splinting advice. Here at Grosvenor Street Physiotherapy, we advise early assessment and diagnosis to help facilitate the right treatment to enable you to recover in the timeliest manner. Following a thorough examination, we provide appropriate hands-on treatment (as indicated), as well as a bespoke education and exercise programme to begin your rehabilitation journey, aid recovery and promote self-management.
