Wrist Pain Treatment in Faridabad
The wrist is a complex joint involving 8 carpal bones, multiple ligaments, several tendons, and important nerves and blood vessels passing close to the surface. Wrist pain is among the most common complaints seen at our Faridabad physiotherapy clinic, affecting office workers, homemakers, athletes, and manual workers.
Accurate diagnosis is critical -- wrist pain has many causes, each requiring a different treatment approach. At Realign Rehab Clinic, Dr. Vaishali Suri (P.T.) performs a systematic assessment to identify the exact source of your wrist pain and creates a targeted treatment plan for lasting relief.
Common Causes of Wrist Pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome: Median nerve compression causing numbness, tingling, and pain in the thumb and first three fingers
- De Quervain's tenosynovitis: Thumb tendon inflammation causing pain on the radial side of the wrist
- Wrist tendinopathy: Degeneration and pain in the wrist flexor or extensor tendons from overuse
- TFCC injury (Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex): Ligament-cartilage injury on the ulnar (little finger) side of the wrist, common after a fall on an outstretched hand
- Wrist sprain: Ligament injury from falls or forced bending
- Wrist osteoarthritis: Age-related or post-traumatic cartilage degeneration
- Ganglion cyst: Fluid-filled lump on the back or front of the wrist, often causing aching pain
- Kienbock's disease: Avascular necrosis of the lunate bone
- Referred wrist pain: From cervical spine (neck) nerve root compression mimicking wrist pain
Symptoms to Watch For
- Pain with specific wrist movements or at rest
- Swelling or visible changes in wrist contour
- Weakness in grip or pinch strength
- Clicking, grinding, or catching sensations within the wrist
- Numbness or tingling in the hand or fingers
- Stiffness, particularly in the morning
Our Wrist Physiotherapy Assessment
We assess active and passive range of motion, grip and pinch strength, joint stability, neural tension tests (to rule out cervical referral), and perform specific orthopaedic tests (Watson's scaphoid test, TFCC stress tests, Finkelstein's test, Phalen's and Tinel's for CTS) to pinpoint the exact diagnosis.
Physiotherapy Treatment Approaches
For Tendon Problems (Tendinopathy, De Quervain's)
- Progressive eccentric tendon loading exercises
- Splinting to offload the tendon during acute phases
- Ultrasound therapy and manual therapy
- Activity modification and ergonomic advice
For Nerve Problems (Carpal Tunnel, Radial Nerve)
- Neutral wrist splinting at night
- Nerve mobilisation (gliding) exercises
- Carpal bone mobilisation to increase tunnel space
- Workstation ergonomic assessment and modification
For Ligament Injuries (TFCC, Wrist Sprain)
- Wrist stability bracing in acute phase
- Progressive wrist stabilisation exercises
- Proprioceptive retraining
- Manual therapy to restore range of motion
For Wrist Osteoarthritis
- Joint mobilisation within pain-free range
- Hydrotherapy exercises for low-impact conditioning
- Splinting for flare-up management
- Grip and forearm strengthening to reduce joint load
When to Refer for Further Investigation
Our physiotherapists identify when imaging (X-ray, MRI, ultrasound) or specialist orthopaedic review is needed. We provide appropriate referral letters and coordinate care with hand surgeons in Faridabad and Delhi NCR when required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I know what is causing my wrist pain?
A thorough physiotherapy assessment identifies the source. Wrist pain from tendons, nerves, ligaments, and joints all feel similar but require very different treatments -- correct diagnosis is essential.
Q: Can wrist pain go away without treatment?
Minor sprains may resolve in 2-4 weeks. Tendon problems, nerve compression, and ligament injuries typically worsen without treatment. Early assessment prevents acute problems becoming chronic.
Q: Do I need an MRI before starting physiotherapy?
Not in most cases. Clinical examination is usually sufficient to begin treatment. We refer for imaging when clinical findings suggest internal structural damage requiring specialist review.