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Wrist or Hand Pain Treatment in Cardiff
Are You Experiencing Wrist or Hand Pain?
Wrist and hand pain can affect everything from work and sport to simple daily tasks like gripping, typing, lifting, or carrying. At Governing Function Pain and Rehabilitation Clinic in Cardiff city centre, we provide expert assessment and treatment combining osteopathy, functional neurology (P-DTR), and tailored rehabilitation to help you recover and regain comfortable, confident movement.
Understanding Wrist and Hand Pain
Pain in the wrist or hand can be caused by injury, overuse, repetitive strain, nerve irritation, joint changes, or issues higher up the chain in the elbow, shoulder, or neck.
Common causes include:
- Tendon irritation or tendinopathy
- Repetitive strain injuries (RSI)
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Nerve entrapment or referral from the neck
- Joint sprains or instability
- Post-fracture or post-surgical stiffness
- Arthritic changes
- Sports-related impact or overload
- Poor ergonomics during typing, lifting, or gripping
Wrist and hand symptoms often develop gradually and may include pain, stiffness, weakness, tingling, reduced grip strength, or difficulty performing everyday movements.
At Governing Function, we take a full-body perspective, recognising that wrist and hand problems often involve neurological patterns, muscle imbalances, compensations, and movement habits.
Our Approach to Wrist and Hand Pain
Your first consultation includes a detailed structural, neurological, and functional assessment designed to uncover the true source of your symptoms.
Treatment may include:
- Osteopathic techniques to improve joint mobility and reduce muscular tension.
- P-DTR functional neurology to address nerve irritation, reflex dysfunction, or sensory disturbances.
- Manual therapy for the wrist, elbow, shoulder, and neck, depending on findings.
- Strength and stability work for the hand, wrist, and forearm.
- Rehabilitation exercises to restore grip strength, dexterity, and functional movement.
- Ergonomic guidance for work, typing, sport, and lifting technique.
- Education and self-management tools to support long-term results.
Our goal is to help you move with confidence, reduce pain, and prevent the problem from returning.
Common Wrist and Hand Conditions We Treat
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Tendonitis / tendinopathy
- De Quervainâs tenosynovitis
- Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
- Wrist sprains and ligament injuries
- Post-fracture stiffness or weakness
- Nerve compression or referred nerve pain
- Thumb joint pain or instability
- Pain linked to sports such as weightlifting, combat sports, climbing, racquet sports, and gymnastics
Why Choose Governing Function
- Specialist combination of osteopathy and functional neurology.
- Root-cause assessment to identify all contributing factors.
- Tailored treatment for long-term improvement.
- Evidence-informed and patient-centred.
- Convenient Cardiff city centre location.
Our approach is designed not only to relieve symptoms but to improve your bodyâs overall function and resilience.
Book an Appointment
If wrist or hand pain is limiting your work, training, or daily activities, weâre here to help.
Book an initial consultation at Governing Function Pain and Rehabilitation Clinic and start your personalised plan for recovery.