The Injury Hub

Wrist Fractures: Info, Symptoms & Treatment.

Our Chartered Physiotherapists across Ireland are experts in the causes, symptoms and treatment of a wrist fracture.

The Injury Hub: Wrist Fractures

What is a wrist fracture?

Whiplash is an injury to the neck that usually occurs in a motor vehicle accident. It affects the soft tissue (neck muscles) but can also involve the spinal joints and ligaments, nerve roots, the jaw joints, and the upper, mid and low back. It is an injury resulting from a sudden extension and flexion of the neck.

Average recovery time for a whiplash injury is a few weeks but may be longer depending on the speed and the position of the head during injury.

Elderly man clutching his hand with wrist fracture

How We Can Help.

Symptoms, Treatment & How We Can Help Your Recovery.

Learn about common wrist fracture and wrist injury symptoms, effective treatments, and how our expert team supports your recovery journey every step of the way.

The common symptoms of Whiplash include:

  • Neck pain and stiffness

  • Neck swelling

  • Tenderness

  • Reduced movement

  • Headaches

The symptoms of Whiplash often take a while to develop and may not appear immediately. It may take as long as 72 hours for symptoms to appear.

Other associated symptoms:

  • Dizziness

  • Anxiety

  • Low back pain

  • Muscle spasms

  • Numbness or pins and needles

  • Fatigue

Our Physiotherapy treatment will emphasize early return to usual activity and promotion of body movement. The most important principle is to prevent the condition from becoming chronic. Our highly skilled Physiotherapists offer a Specialized Treatment Program for whiplash.

This includes a variety of Physiotherapy treatments, acupuncture, massage therapy, exercise instruction and education.

Considerable pain may be experienced when moving your neck, but keeping your neck mobile from an early stage will help to improve its functionality and speed up your recovery.

Resting your neck and keeping it still is likely to prolong your symptoms and delay your recovery. Any pain that you experience when moving your neck is normal and will not cause further damage

Our Physiotherapists are highly trained and qualified to provide expert care to our patients. They are fully insured and are chartered by the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP).

We have a team of Clinical leads who visits our physios and clinics to ensure a level of customer service and quality care that exceeds our competition is given to patients every time.

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Kevin M
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Had a very positive experience. Had severe back pain and Dylan was able to see me at short notice. He was very thorough and clear in assessing and explaining my condition and structuring a recovery exercise program that worked very succesfully. I am now fully recovered and looking forward to being as active as I was before my injury.
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Really happy with the two appointments I had with Dylan Connelly to treat my calf strain. His approach was both professional and personable and he ensured that I was completely comfortable during all phases of the appointments. He explained and demonstrated the exercises in 'lay' terms and ensured that I understood and was happy with the approach and expected outcomes. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
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I met with Lisa on three occasions in relation to my hamstring and she was absolutely amazing! So easy to chat to and super informative. You need to book at least a week or two in advance to get a spot with her and it's no surprise. She's absolutely fantastic! He explained and demonstrated the exercises in 'lay' terms and ensured that I understood and was happy with the approach and expected outcomes. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
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I went to Olga for 4 or 5 weeks before the marathon this year for hip pain. I was contemplating not running as my long run training had become so painful on the hip. Olga treated with dry needling and massage and over 2 sessions, I saw a big difference. I continued a weekly session to keep me loose and followed her exercise plan. I completed the marathon with no hip issues and felt like my recovery after was a lot faster than previous years.
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Myself and my mother attended Craig for 3 sessions - he is expert at what he does, so understanding, gentle and kind. Great personality and a really skilled physio. Would recommend him absolutly without reservation.He explained and demonstrated the exercises in 'lay' terms and ensured that I understood and was happy with the approach and expected outcomes. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
Patrick M
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I had a painful trapped nerve in my neck which caused pain together with pins and needles running into my arm and hand. I attended Mohammed twice over a period of two weeks. It completely resolved after second appointment. Mohammed is an expert professional at what he does. I would highly recommend his services. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
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I can only recommend Dr. Muhammed Sohail. I’ve been to many physio consultants and he’s been the very best so far: dry needling has improved my IT band issues so much over two sessions including my knee pain. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
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