4 Tips for Fast Wrist Pain Relief

Do you dread typing, tying your shoes, twisting a doorknob, or high-fiving someone? You might be suffering from wrist pain! You might not realize how much you use your wrists on any given day until one (or both of them) is injured. It completely stops you in your tracks and keeps you from doing the things you need, and want, to do. So, in addition to visiting your doctor, here are four recommended tips for finding wrist pain relief – fast.

4 Tips for Wrist Pain Relief

Gentle stretching

Wrist pain can be caused by a variety of factors. Some pain and discomfort might be related to repetitive motion throughout the day, such as texting or typing. So, to relieve minor pain, try some gentle stretching exercises at home.

Ice

If your wrist is swollen and tender, ice may be the answer. Elevating your wrist and icing it for about 20 minutes can really make a huge difference in how you feel. It will help reduce the swelling in your wrist, and ultimately reduce the stiffness or pain you’re feeling.

Splint or a brace

If your wrist pain is caused by repetitive motion or overuse, rest is the best medicine. A customized splint or brace can help keep your hand and wrist in the correct position without strain. It will essentially “force” you to rest your wrist which could help reduce the inflammation and swelling, thus leading to wrist pain relief.


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Anti-inflammatories

Occasionally, some over the counter anti-inflammatory medication may be required. If your pain is persistent over the course of a few days or a week, it’s a good idea to go see a doctor before self-medicating. Your doctor will tell you if what you have is general soreness that can be treated with Advil, ibuprofen, or other over-the-counter medication. Also, they might prescribe you something stronger if you need it.

Medication, however, is only meant to alleviate the symptoms, but not to fix the issue itself. That’s why we still recommend visiting a doctor who can point you in the right direction. Which leads us to our next recommendation for wrist pain: therapy.

Hand Therapy is the answer to your wrist woes.

A professional, certified hand therapist can help you to do all of the above and so much more. A hand therapist will meet with you, assess your current wrist health and movements, and design a plan of action for healing quickly and efficiently. Plus, they will help you to do range of motion exercises, strengthening exercises, and other types of physical therapy to get your wrist to its fullest potential!

Additionally, if you choose the excellent therapy team at Desert Hand and Physical Therapy, you can have a custom splint or brace made for your exact wrist needs – in house! No need to go anywhere else. At Desert Hand and Physical Therapy, we strive to get you back to the life and the activities you love with proven non-surgical methods. So, come heal with us today!


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