Will I need to stop typing or working?

We modify rather than stop. With ergonomic adjustments and treatment, most patients continue working while we resolve the underlying issue.

Is a wrist brace necessary?

A brace can be useful at night or during aggravating activities, but it's a tool — not the treatment. Active care addresses the cause.

Most hand and wrist conditions can be evaluated clinically. If imaging is warranted, your doctor will let you know.

Do you accept insurance?

We are out-of-network and provide superbills for reimbursement. We accept HSA and FSA cards along with all major credit cards.

Conditions We Treat

Hand and Wrist Pain

Repetitive strain, nerve entrapment, and joint conditions in the hand and wrist.

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Overview

Understanding Hand and Wrist Pain

Hand and wrist pain interferes with nearly everything we do — typing, lifting, opening jars, gripping a steering wheel. The wrist is a complex of small joints supported by an intricate network of tendons, ligaments, and nerves, and dysfunction in any of these structures can produce significant symptoms.

Common presentations include De Quervain's tenosynovitis, TFCC injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, and wrist instability following sprains or repetitive strain. Many cases are influenced by elbow and shoulder mechanics or by sustained postures at the keyboard.

At Functional Restoration Institute, we evaluate the wrist alongside the elbow, shoulder, and cervical spine. Care combines joint mobilisation, soft tissue work, neurodynamic techniques, and progressive loading to restore comfortable, confident hand use.

Recognising the Signs

Symptoms & Causes

Common Symptoms

Pain at the base of the thumb (De Quervain's) or along the wrist
Clicking, catching, or weakness with grip
Tingling or numbness into the fingers
Pain with typing, lifting, or weight-bearing through the hand
Swelling or tenderness over a specific tendon or joint
Difficulty opening jars, turning keys, or carrying bags

Underlying Causes

De Quervain's tenosynovitis from repetitive thumb use
TFCC (triangular fibrocartilage complex) injury
Carpal tunnel syndrome (median nerve entrapment)
Wrist instability following sprain or fall
Repetitive strain from work, hobbies, or sport

Our Approach

How We Treat Hand and Wrist Pain

Every plan is built around your individual findings and combines the most effective evidence-based methods available.

Step 01

Joint mobilisation of the wrist, hand, and elbow

Step 02

Soft tissue work and ART for the forearm and hand

Step 03

Neurodynamic techniques for the median, ulnar, and radial nerves

Step 04

Ergonomic assessment for keyboard, mouse, and workstation setup

Step 05

Progressive grip and forearm loading exercises

Step 06

Corrective exercise for the shoulder and cervical spine

Why FR Institute

The FRI Difference

At FRI, we treat the hand and wrist as part of the entire upper limb. our doctors identify the local tissue issue, addresses the upstream contributors, and gives you the tools to protect your hands long-term — whether you're a knowledge worker, athlete, or musician.

2,000+

Patients Served

Doctor-Led

Specialty Care

5.0 ★

Patient Rating

95%

Success Rate

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Related Conditions

Specific Conditions

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Nerve compression in the wrist causing numbness, tingling, and weakness.

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Body Regional Pain

Elbow Pain

Lateral and medial epicondylitis and nerve entrapment at the elbow.

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Specific Conditions

Tendinopathy

Chronic tendon degeneration causing persistent pain and reduced function.

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