Sports Therapy Scotland

Wrist pain is an extremely common complaint, and there are many common causes of this problem.

It is important to make an accurate diagnosis of the cause of your symptoms so that appropriate treatment can be directed at the cause. If you have wrist pain, some common causes include:

Tendonitis

Tendonitis is a common problem that can cause wrist pain and swelling. Wrist tendonitis is due to inflammation of the tendon sheath. Treatment of wrist pain caused by tendonitis usually does not require surgery.  

Sprain

Wrist sprains are common injuries to the ligaments around the wrist joint. Sprains can cause problems by limiting the use of our hands.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is the condition that results from dysfunction of one of the nerves in the wrist. In carpal tunnel syndrome the median nerve is compressed, or pinched off, as it passes through the wrist joint.

Arthritis

Arthritis is a problem that can cause wrist pain and difficulty performing normal activities. There are several causes of arthritis, and fortunately there are a number of treatments for wrist arthritis.

Ganglion Cyst

A ganglion cyst is a swelling that usually occurs over the back of the hand or wrist. These are benign, fluid-filled capsules. Ganglion cysts are not cancerous, will not spread, and while they may grow in size, they will not spread to other parts of your body.

Fractures

A wrist fracture is a common orthopaedic injury. Patients who sustain a broken wrist may be treated in a cast, or they may need surgery for the fracture.

All sports injuries are  treated at The Sports Therapy Scotland Sports Injury Clinic in Stirling including wrist injuries. Treatment can include Sports Injury Massage Therapy and mobilisation techniques. TP Therapy products from the Sports Therapy Scotland shop can be used in self treatments and may help with wrist conditions.TP Therapy Massage Ball may help.