Elbow & Wrist Pain Physiotherapy in New Malden (KT3)

Typing, gripping, lifting, training, or looking after little ones shouldn’t leave you wincing. If elbow or wrist pain is starting to control your day — whether it’s at your desk, in the gym, on court, or at work — you’re not alone.

At J&J Therapy (New Malden, KT3), your care is physiotherapy-led and designed to do two things at once:
reduce pain now and address the underlying cause so the problem is far less likely to keep returning.

What we offer (when clinically appropriate):

• HCPC-registered physiotherapy assessment

• Specialised manual therapy (hands-on treatment)

• Shockwave therapy for stubborn tendon pain and overload injuries

• Therapeutic / sports massage for forearm, wrist and hand tension

• Ultrasound & electrotherapy support as part of a wider treatment plan

• Rehab exercises + workstation / technique coaching for long-term results

If you’re ready to move, work, and train with confidence again, we’d be pleased to help.

Stop letting elbow & wrist pain dictate your day

Everyday tasks like opening jars, turning door handles, holding a kettle, lifting shopping bags, using a mouse, or carrying a child can become surprisingly difficult when the elbow and wrist are irritated.

Common struggles we help with include:

• Pain or tingling during keyboard/mouse use

• Weaker grip when opening jars, lifting, or training

• Wrist pain that feels worse at night or on waking

• Tenderness/burning on the outside or inside of the elbow

• Pain that flares up with repetition, then lingers longer each time

If this sounds familiar, the good news is: in many cases, there’s a clear and treatable pattern behind it.

The hidden connection: how everyday set-ups trigger elbow & wrist pain

Elbow and wrist pain is often driven by a simple chain reaction:

Poor ergonomics or technique → repetitive load → irritation & micro-tears → inflammation/sensitivity → pain + weakness

This is why pain can feel “mysterious” at first — it may not be one dramatic injury. It’s more often a slow build-up from how your hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, shoulder, and even neck share load.

Two key truths we see often:

• It starts with set-up and workload. Small things like elevated shoulders, bent wrists, or a narrow mouse grip can overload tissues hour after hour.

• Load management is the key. A structured deload followed by progressive loading helps the tendon and surrounding tissues become resilient again.

Nerve pressure can add fuel

Sometimes it isn’t only tendon overload. For example, typing with the wrist flexed can increase pressure through the carpal tunnel and irritate the median nerve — which may contribute to tingling, burning, or night symptoms.

That’s why we assess more than “where it hurts”. We look at how you move, how you work, and whether nerve sensitivity is part of the picture.

What typically triggers it in the UK?

Sports and training with sudden high wrist load can contribute, such as:

• Tennis/padel (especially topspin), cricket batting, hockey hits

• Golf impact, boxing pads/bag work

• Gym lifting (cleans, presses, heavy gripping work)

Jobs with repetition or compression can also trigger or maintain symptoms, including:

• Office/IT work: keyboard/mouse use, trackpads, laptop set-ups

• Hairdressers, baristas, chefs & bakers

• Trades: carpenters, electricians, mechanics

The goal isn’t to “stop your life”. The goal is to change how load is handled, calm the irritated tissues, and rebuild strength so you can do what you love — comfortably.

Our dual approach: treat the cause and calm the pain

Many people have tried “rest”, generic stretching, or quick fixes — only for symptoms to return when they go back to normal activity.

At J&J Therapy, we combine root-cause treatment with symptom relief in the same plan. This matters because:

• Lower pain often means better movement quality, which improves outcomes

• Early symptom control helps you sleep better and stay consistent with rehab

• Correcting the cause helps reduce flare-ups and recurrence

1) Root-cause treatment (Posture + Load + Technique)

Depending on your assessment, this may include:

• Ergonomics & set-up optimisation (desk, mouse grip, keyboard height, lifting technique)

• Progressive loading programme (isometrics → isotonic strengthening → return-to-function)

• Movement retraining for gripping, lifting, typing and sport-specific patterns

• Kinetic chain integration (shoulder/neck/thoracic mobility and control to offload the wrist and elbow)

2) Symptom relief (Calm pain and inflammation)

When appropriate, we may include:

• Shockwave therapy to support stubborn tendon pain and tissue recovery

• Soft-tissue & therapeutic massage for tight forearm structures and improved circulation

• Ultrasound & electrotherapy support to help with comfort and sensitivity

• Neuro-/joint mobilisation (e.g., nerve glides and joint alignment strategies)

Important: everything is chosen based on your assessment — not a one-size-fits-all menu.

Your journey to pain-free hands & elbows

Step 1 — Initial Physiotherapy Assessment

We focus on clarity from day one:

• Posture, workstation and movement analysis

• Grip strength and functional testing

• Neurological screening when needed

• A clear explanation of what’s driving your symptoms

• A personalised treatment plan

Step 2 — Integrated Treatment Phase

Your plan may combine:

• Manual therapy + therapeutic massage

• Shockwave therapy and/or supportive modalities when suitable

• Nerve glides and mobility work

• Early-stage strength work within comfort

Step 3 — Root Cause Resolution

We shift towards long-term resilience:

• Progressive loading and return-to-function

• Work, sport and daily-life optimisation

• Prevention strategies so you stay confident

Typical timeframe (guidance only):
Many people notice meaningful improvement within 4–6 weeks, and a full plan often runs 6–12 weeks, depending on severity, workload demands, and consistency.

Elbow & wrist conditions we commonly treat

Primary conditions:

• Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)

• Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

Related conditions:

• Trigger Finger

• Ulnar Nerve Irritation

• TFCC irritation / wrist sprain

• Wrist osteoarthritis

Not sure which one matches your symptoms? That’s exactly what assessment is for — we’ll guide you clearly.

Quick symptom checker

Tick any that apply to you:

Pain & sensation

• Outside/inside elbow pain

• Tingling or burning in the hand (often worse at night)

• Thumb-side wrist pain

• Finger catching or clicking

Function & tasks

• Struggle opening jars/door handles

• Worse with typing/mouse use

• Weaker grip when lifting objects

• Morning stiffness or worse with repetition

Other signs

• Pinpoint tenderness at the wrist/elbow

• Hard to keep the wrist neutral

• Sleep disturbed by pain/tingling

• You’ve had to stop work/sport due to pain

If you relate to three or more, a professional assessment is likely to help you move forward with confidence.

When to seek urgent advice

If you have any of the following, please seek urgent medical guidance before booking:

• A recent significant fall/trauma with severe swelling or deformity

• Sudden loss of strength, dropping objects unexpectedly, or worsening numbness

• Severe, progressive symptoms that don’t settle at all with rest

• Signs of infection (heat, redness, fever)

Ready to get your hands back?

If you’re searching for:
“elbow pain physio near me”, “wrist pain treatment New Malden”, “tennis elbow shockwave therapy”, or “carpal tunnel physiotherapy” — you’re in the right place.

At J&J Therapy in New Malden (KT3), we’ll help you understand the cause, calm the pain, and rebuild strength so everyday life feels normal again.

Book your assessment when you feel ready.
(Please note: everyone responds differently to treatment and outcomes can vary. Your plan will be personalised and evidence-informed.)