General Injury Advice
Wrist Pain
What Is It?
The wrist is composed of several smaller joints. The joints form where the two forearm bones (the radius and the ulna) meet a group of 8 bones called the carpus.
The carpus plus a band of connective tissue is the carpal tunnel (a tube running through the wrist that contains tendons and a nerve).
Wrist pain can be due to injuries (from sudden impacts or repetitive stress /overuse), arthritis, or other conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and ganglion cysts.
The carpus plus a band of connective tissue is the carpal tunnel (a tube running through the wrist that contains tendons and a nerve).
Wrist pain can be due to injuries (from sudden impacts or repetitive stress /overuse), arthritis, or other conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and ganglion cysts.
What Can You Expect
Common Symptoms
Tenderness in one spot (also called “point tenderness”)
Wrist stiffness
Inability to move wrist through its full range of motion
Swelling and warmth over the wrist
Crackling or popping sounds when moving the wrist
Wrist stiffness
Inability to move wrist through its full range of motion
Swelling and warmth over the wrist
Crackling or popping sounds when moving the wrist
Do This:
Rest, use an ice pack wrapped with towel, and use a compression bandage when necessary. Particularly in the first few days after an injury
Avoid ‘HARM’ (heat, alcohol, running/sport and massage)
Once the pain settles, move your wrist and do stretches within your tolerances
Avoid ‘HARM’ (heat, alcohol, running/sport and massage)
Once the pain settles, move your wrist and do stretches within your tolerances
Do NOT:
Do tasks that use your wrist in repetitive work involving forceful movement, awkward postures and lack of rest
Returning To Work:
Use work as part of your recovery and gradually resume normal activities
Talk to your employer about what you can do at work to help you keep active
Talk to your doctor about what you think you can do at work
Talk to your employer about what you can do at work to help you keep active
Talk to your doctor about what you think you can do at work
When to seek medical attention urgently.
Looks swollen and deformed and not able to use it completely
Feeling unwell
Fever
Feeling unwell
Fever
Disclaimer:
It is important to note that every injury is unique for an individual person, and the management approach may vary depending on the nature and severity of the injury. Proper injury management requires a personalized and holistic approach to address the specific needs of each individual.
The above information is general in nature and you may need to book a consultation with us to receive specific help.
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