NORTHERN BEACHES
HAND & WRIST PAIN PHYSIOTHERAPY
Expert support for hand and wrist pain & injuries – whether you’re recovery from surgery, managing a sports injury, or dealing with ongoing discomfort, we provide personalised physiotherapy to reduce pain, improve mobility, restore strength, helping you return to daily life with confidence.
WRIST & HAND INJURIES
The hand and wrist are essential for almost every activity we do — from typing and cooking to lifting and gripping. When pain, stiffness, or weakness develops in these areas, it can significantly impact your daily function and quality of life.
At Back to Health Physiotherapy, we provide expert assessment and treatment for a wide range of hand and wrist conditions. Whether your symptoms started after an injury, are due to overuse, or have developed gradually, our physiotherapists will work with you to restore movement, reduce pain, and improve strength and dexterity.
Our treatment approach includes hands-on manual therapy, guided exercises to rebuild strength and mobility, splinting when necessary, ergonomic advice, and education to help you manage symptoms and prevent recurrence.
Whether you’re returning from surgery, recovering from a fracture, or struggling with chronic wrist pain, our team is here to support your full recovery and help you regain confidence in your hand and wrist function.
CONDITIONS WE TREAT
‣ Wrist sprains and ligament injuries
‣ Carpal tunnel syndrome (nerve compression in the wrist)
‣ De Quervain’s tenosynovitis (thumb tendon pain)
‣ TFCC injury (Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex damage)
‣ Thumb sprains and instability
‣ Osteoarthritis of the wrist or fingers
‣ Fracture rehabilitation (e.g., distal radius, scaphoid, metacarpals)
‣ Trigger finger (finger locking or catching)
‣ Joint dislocations (commonly in the thumb or fingers)
‣ Overuse and repetitive strain injuries
‣ Post-surgical hand or wrist rehab
Frequently Asked Questions
Wrist and hand pain often develops gradually from repetitive use, stiffness, arthritis, or tendon irritation rather than a single incident. It can also come from issues higher up the arm or neck.
A physiotherapist can assess the cause and guide you through safe, effective treatment to relieve pain and restore function.
It’s best to avoid activities that aggravate your pain, but complete rest can lead to stiffness and weakness. Gentle movement and targeted exercises usually promote faster recovery.
Your physio can show you how to stay active safely and regain strength without worsening your symptoms.
Physiotherapy can help by reducing pain, improving flexibility, restoring grip strength, and addressing the underlying cause. Treatment may include gentle manual therapy, strengthening, splinting advice, and movement retraining.
An individualised program can help you use your hand or wrist more comfortably and confidently again.
If your pain lasts more than a few days, affects your ability to grip, write, or use your hand for daily tasks, it’s a good time to see a physio. Early treatment prevents chronic stiffness and helps restore normal function.
A quick assessment can determine what’s causing your pain and how to fix it.
In most cases, no – a physiotherapist can diagnose and manage your condition without the need for imaging. If we suspect something more serious, such as a fracture or nerve issue, we can refer you to your GP or for further testing.
Starting with a physio assessment is often the simplest and most effective first step.