Wrists and supports

[paulr]

Hello.

I'm 28 and have been training for about 5 years now, through the winter only due to working away most summers.

This year, for the first time ever I am getting major pain in both my wrists. It travels about 1/2 way down the outside of my forearm and makes arm curls, and even bench presses virtually impossible after just one or two short, and not particularly heavy sets.

I'm putting this down to age and possibly some Arthritis as I had pretty big problems when I was younger. Maybe I'm wrong, any advice welcome.

My main question is about wrist straps/supports. Can anyone recommend a GOOD support (on the UK) or even a method of training that eases the stress on the wrist.

Really appreciate your help.
Paul.

 

[Rickdarula]

Hello.

I'm 28 and have been training for about 5 years now, through the winter only due to working away most summers.

This year, for the first time ever I am getting major pain in both my wrists. It travels about 1/2 way down the outside of my forearm and makes arm curls, and even bench presses virtually impossible after just one or two short, and not particularly heavy sets.

I'm putting this down to age and possibly some Arthritis as I had pretty big problems when I was younger. Maybe I'm wrong, any advice welcome.

My main question is about wrist straps/supports. Can anyone recommend a GOOD support (on the UK) or even a method of training that eases the stress on the wrist.

Really appreciate your help.
Paul.

Hey Bro, from your description it sounds like you have some forearm splints. Same as shin splints, but in the outside wrist/forearm area.

Aside from going to see a Doctor...which you should always do no matter how small the problem.

I would lay off the weights for a few weeks, do some cardio and concentrate on flexability work with your wrists, arms...your whole body while your at it. Having the proper flexability in your body would prevent alot of common ailments seen in the weight room.

During this time, ensure that you ICE your forearms after each stretching session.

After a few weeks, you can slowly ease back into the weights...but use only machines with a loose/semi-open grip. The idea with using the machines vice free weights and keeping a loose grip is so you don't have to use an iron grip and reinjure the connective tissue in your wrist/forearms. Keep the weight light and use higher reps and of course ICE after each session. As you progress, you can try incorporating your grip back and judge by how it feels. The important thing is to allow your injury time to heal by not reinjuring the area, inflaming it etc, but still keeping active so you get fresh blood flow to the area to aid in the healing process.

It's slow going and a real bummer...but with patience, resolve and lots of ICE you will get back to normal.

Wish you the best //Rick

 

[H_T_]

along with the above advice, i'd recommend learning to cast your wrists, as powerlifters do. it's just a subtle increase of support, going slightly over the heel of your palm, instead of right under it. i do believe you can google it...

 

[paulr]

Thanks for that Rick, your advise is really appreicated. I'll get an appointment sorted this week and follow your training advise.

Best wishes,
Paul.

 

[Doc_Evil]

Yep shin splints.Have problems with biceps also?Good article on PT for a fast recovery,hope it helps. http://www.aidmymuscle.com/SonicRelief/forearm-pain.php