21/09/2026
Your wrists and elbows probably don't get much attention...
Until they start complaining. 😬
The funny thing is, your hands can be doing thousands of tiny movements every day without you really noticing.
Typing. Clicking. Texting. Cooking. Gardening. Lifting. Gripping. Playing sport.
Each movement might seem insignificant. But repeated over and over, they can add up to a pretty big workload for the muscles, tendons and joints of your hands and forearms.
And there's another reason I like looking at the hands as part of the bigger picture.
Your hands don't work in isolation.
The nerves that control movement and sensation in your arm and hand come from the neck. The way your neck, shoulder, upper back and arm are moving can all be part of the story.
Then there's grip strength.
It's a surprisingly useful measure of muscle strength and physical function, and research has found consistent associations between grip strength and longer-term health outcomes. It isn't a crystal ball or a diagnosis, but it can be a useful piece of the puzzle.
So next time you're in the practice, ask me to check your grip strength.
And if your wrist or elbow has been niggling away, let's not just look at the bit that hurts.
**Let's look at the whole team.** 💚
