- 1. Fracture:
- 2. Sprain:
- 3. Tendonitis:
- 4. De Quervain's disease:
- 5. Rheumatoid arthritis:
- 6. Carpal tunnel syndrome:
- 7. Open pulse:
- 8. Kienbock disease:
- 9. Surgical scar too close to the muscle or bone:
The wrist is the region between the hand and the arm, which can be painful after falling if holding on with the hand, after starting the gym or when performing repetitive movements without even realizing it.
Here we indicate the main situations that can cause wrist pain, and how each of them is treated:
1. Fracture:
It can happen when you fall with your hands on the floor or small fractures can happen with constant impacts as in the case of those who do Olympic gymnastics or play tennis or squash, for example. In case of suspicion, an X-ray should be performed and immobilized with plaster, if necessary.
2. Sprain:
It can happen when carrying weights in the gym, carrying a heavy bag or when practicing jiu-jitsu or another physical contact sport. When it is not possible to move the hand upwards, downwards or somewhere, this hypothesis is reinforced, including by the swelling of the hand that can take up to 2 hours later to appear. It can be seen if it is a sprain when observing the positioning of the hand, but the X-ray can confirm its severity and if it is necessary to immobilize with plaster.
3. Tendonitis:
It happens when the person makes repetitive movements, without even realizing it, like spending the day typing on the computer, cleaning the house, washing the dishes, using the strength to turn keys, tighten bottle caps, or even knit. This type of repetitive effort causes an injury to the tendons, causing them to inflame and cause pain. The best way to treat this problem is to stop performing these repetitive movements, using anti-inflammatories and undergoing physical therapy. Learn what to do to cure Tendonitis Faster.
4. De Quervain's disease:
It occurs when the person does repetitive tasks that require thumb effort, or spend many hours playing with the joystick or on the cell phone. The pain arises when moving the thumb to any position, but mainly when trying to touch the thumb on the little finger of the same hand. See how this treatment can be done.
5. Rheumatoid arthritis:
It causes pain in every wrist, but swelling and changes in the fingers are common, which can be deformed. This alteration usually appears in elderly people and the treatment is done with physiotherapy and medication. Check out 3 home remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis.
6. Carpal tunnel syndrome:
It causes pain in the middle of the wrist due to repetitive efforts, although the pain may not arise when moving the wrist, but there may be a sensation of 'shock' or alteration of sensation in the hand or fingers. The pain is made worse by placing the palm of the hand up and pressing the middle part of the wrist, which is the region of this nerve. Treatment can be done with the use of cold compresses, anti-inflammatories, wristbands and physical therapy. Watch the following video and learn how to relieve wrist pain caused by this syndrome:
7. Open pulse:
It is the carpal instability that appears in teenagers or adults, and it can cause the sensation that the wrist is sore when the palm is turned down, with a feeling that the wrist is open, being necessary to use something like a 'wristband'. The X-ray may show an increase in the distance between the bones, which, even if it is less than 1 mm, can cause discomfort, pain and a crack in the wrist.
8. Kienbock disease:
It occurs due to poor vascularization of the semilunar bone in the wrist causing pain. The treatment can be done with immobilization for 6 weeks, but the surgery to fuse this bone with a closer one can also be suggested by the orthopedist.
9. Surgical scar too close to the muscle or bone:
It can cause pain or discomfort if the person is scarred or when the person starts exercising at the gym. It is necessary to detach the scar to resolve this situation, and physiotherapy is indicated. See the step by step of a great massage to loosen the scar.
