I've experimented with a lot of martial arts, my most recent being Capoeira and, because the gymnastic movements put a lot of strain on my wrists, I've been out of commission for several months now.
I'd like to go back to Capoeira again some day, but not until my wrist has healed and strengthened.
The problem is that I'm studying to be a graphic designer, so I do a lot of typing and computer-based work, which doesn't help with a wrist injury.
Can anyone, preferably people with backgrounds in fitness, personal training or sports injuries, put forward any suggestions for first repairing and then strengthening my wrist muscles?
2007-09-14 00:31:56 · 6 answers · asked by numbersnumberseverywhere 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Just to clear it up... I sprained the wrist several months ago. I'm way past the ice pack stage here.
I'm looking for ways to strengthen my wrist, as it still hurts when I try to handstand, cartwheel or do any flips.
2007-09-14 07:46:40 · update #1
go to a therapist and get it looked at, thats the only way you can properly heal it.
as for strengthening.. i dont know, i broke my wrist and its fine now but its still delicate, wrists are delicate. drink lots of milk and take calcium!
2007-09-14 03:12:41 · answer #1 · answered by j12 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a wrist haematoma,not a sprain,a few months ago from a punching bag. A bag of frozen vegetables works a lot better than an ice bag,it doesn't melt like the ice will. Just make sure not to eat the food after it is out of the freezer for a long time. And leaving cold on it too long is bad,maybe 15 min.
2007-09-14 08:03:55 · answer #2 · answered by Hagi Love Bites 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk with an occupational therapist at a physical therapy center. I sprained my wrist a few weeks ago and they have been helping me so much. I could no longer bend my wrist without bringing tears to my eyes, I thought it was broken, but apparently it was severely sprained. They can help you with strengthening your wrist.
2007-09-14 07:42:54 · answer #3 · answered by lastcaress21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rest the wrist
Cool it just so
No more the Capoeira
Till Therapist say
"OK to go "
Save hands for typing
Judo come later
Work on designing
And limit the 'puter
Hope you are better real soon !
2007-09-14 08:38:42 · answer #4 · answered by Bemo 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
im not a doctor but i once sprained my wrist.i just apply cold compress from the affected part and the pain is releived.take some mefenamic acid too and put a brace or something that can make your wrist stay steady.
2007-09-14 07:41:24 · answer #5 · answered by wwe addict 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep it elevated.
Put ice on it.
Keep pressure on it.
Rest.
2007-09-14 07:34:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋