Stronger, More Flexible, Pain-Free Readers

… tips and exercises from our Award Winning Physio

My name is Natalie March from Physio-logical, a chartered physiotherapist in PO9. I attended the Natwest Venus Women’s Awards Ceremony in October; it was a great evening, thanks for everyone's support. I was proud to be amongst so many great finalists well done to Matt Fox from Dynamite Recruitment for winning the employer of the year category. My husband and I had a great night.

We are now offering early morning physiotherapy appointments, from 7am, with Lorraine for those who want to be treated before work – please visit http://www.physiological. net/our-team/ for more information about Lorraine.

Today I am going to give you some selfhelp exercises to improve wrist movement and reduce wrist pain. There are many causes of wrist pain including – stiffness after wrist fracture, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis to name a few. More and more people are getting wrist pain due to increased computer use. In order to diagnose what is causing your wrist pain then a full physiotherapy assessment and treatment would be required, for information about how to book an appointment then please visit www.physio-logical.net

The best treatment for wrist pain is hands on mobilisation, strengthening exercises and stretches, some of which are listed below. Please be aware of your body and take advice from your GP before exercising or send an email to enquiries@physio-logical.net for advice and guidance.

Wrist Flexion/Extension

Wrist Physio

  • Bend your wrists forwards and backwards until you feel a stretch
  • Repeat 10 times x 3 repititions, 2 times a day

 

 

 

 

Wrist Flexor Stretch

Wrist Flexor Stretch

  • Keep your elbow straight out in front of you
  • Take your wrist backwards using your other hand until you feel a pain-free stretch through your palm, inner wrist and forearm
  • Hold for 30 seconds x 2 repititions, 3 times a day

 

 

 

Wrist Extensor Stretch

Physio Wrist Extensor Stretch

  • Keep your elbow straight with your arm facing down
  • Bend your wrist down using your other hand until you feel a pain free stretch over the back of your hand, top of your wrist and forearm
  • Hold for 30 seconds x 2 repititions, 3 times a day

 

 

 

For more tips and guidance, visit www.physiological.net

The team at Physio-logical would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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