Getting rid of wrist pain for good
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Thumb and wrist pain refers to any discomfort in the wrist. Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common cause. Wrist injury, arthritis, and gout are among the other causes of wrist pain.
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Getting rid of wrist pain for good
- 1. GETTING RID OF WRIST PAIN FOR GOOD WRIST ANATOMY Thewristjointismadeupof10bones:twofromthe forearm,theradiusonthethumbsideandtheulnaonthe pinkyside,andeightfromthehand,knownascarpals. CAUSES Thepainmaysurfaceafteralongdayorafteraroundof tennisorplanksatthegym.Theserepetitivemotionscan createweaknessandstiffnessinwrists&fingers. EXERCISES & STRETCHES ITheelbowjointsareresponsibleforhandrotations.Asa result,combiningelbowandwristmovementsisan excellentexerciseforthesame. PREVENTING WRIST PAIN Useanergonomickeyboardtokeepyourwristsfrom bendingupward. Restyourhandsfrequentlywhiletypingorother similaractivities Takethehelpofanoccupationaltherapisttostretch andstrengthenyourwrists 1. 2. 3. TAKEAWAY Thepaininyourhandscanbeminimisedorevengotten ridoftotally,withafewsimplestretches.Butalwaysask yourdoctorwhetherthesestretchesaresafeforyou, especiallyifyouhaveaninjury. FOR PREVENTION OF THE FUTURE EPISODES OF GOUT Drinkmorewaterandlessalcohol Eatonlyproteininmoderateamounts Takemedicationasprescribedbythedoctor 1. 2. 3.