Sprained wrist

**cheese** · 11th August 2009, 20:53

I managed to sprain my wrist at the Wires Track. Its painful to do turning movements like use a screwdriver and moving my hand upwards.

So what is the best thing for it? I'd guess that heaps of you guys have done this before. I sprained it at the T100 and its not as bad as that, but its not feeling good.

I'm taking nurofen and applying lots of antiflam.

**B0000M** · 11th August 2009, 20:54

too much wanking? or perhaps not enough wanking

also, im amazed im first to make a wanking comment

**Ktmboy** · 11th August 2009, 21:11

Originally Posted by B0000M

too much wanking? or perhaps not enough wanking

also, im amazed im first to make a wanking comment

Beat me to it.

Want to share your other health problems with us as well?

**CookMySock** · 11th August 2009, 21:25

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprain

Steve

**oldskool** · 11th August 2009, 21:58

Originally Posted by Ktmboy

Beat me to it.

Was that an opening invitation? Coz I ain't biting.

Cheesels:
Let it settle for a day or two and then gradually start your stretching exercises. Plenty of rubbing to get the circulation going too. Any warming cream will do. All that other bullshit cream, you know the stuff I mean, just soothes the mind. It's the rehab exercises is the important bit.
Time is the greatest healer. Hopefully in time to continue your great run in the 2man!

**Rupe** · 11th August 2009, 22:30

Originally Posted by cheese

I managed to sprain my wrist at the Wires Track. Its painful to do turning movements like use a screwdriver and moving my hand upwards.

So what is the best thing for it? I'd guess that heaps of you guys have done this before. I sprained it at the T100 and its not as bad as that, but its not feeling good.

I'm taking nurofen and applying lots of antiflam.

How did you do that, putting all that gas in the shit box give you RSI????

**p.dath** · 11th August 2009, 23:01

Go get some Voltaren anti-inflammatory cream from the chemist and apply regularly.

Once the swelling goes down the pain will reduce.

Oh, and the only real cure for it - rest.

**SpikedPunch** · 11th August 2009, 23:23

Originally Posted by Ktmboy

Beat me to it.

That's terrible advice, it'll only exacerbate the problem!

Seriously though, RICE it? If you're a desk jockey you might find using an alternate kind of mouse like a gaming mouse or tablet less painful. Tablet's done wonders for my RSI.

**barty5** · 12th August 2009, 00:33

Originally Posted by B0000M

too much wanking? or perhaps not enough wanking

also, im amazed im first to make a wanking comment

Sorry i wasnt on line looks like you caught on to this before all of us (note careful use of words couldnt use the word beat) and cheese beat it too much.

**YellowDog** · 12th August 2009, 05:47

If it is swelling, then the number one priority is to get rid of the swelling. Regular icing and anti inflamatory creams are best.

If there is no swelling, the the pain will go quite quickly however getting upto screwdriving strength will take time. The damaged tissues need to be stimulated to make them start healing the muscle tears and adhere back to their correct place.

It all depends upon the severity of the injury however physio is the only was to ensure a fast recovery that will be strong. If you don't do this, you will find that the injury reoccurs (in a minor form) on a regular basis. It all needs to be put back to how it was before and physio is the best way to do that.

Good luck.

**Kickaha** · 12th August 2009, 06:32

Originally Posted by cheese

I managed to sprain my wrist at the Wires Track. Its painful to do turning movements like use a screwdriver and moving my hand upwards.

How do you know it is only a sprain have you been and had it checked out properly?

Last time I thought I had sprained my wrist it turned out to be a broken schapoid

**clmintie** · 12th August 2009, 06:46

Originally Posted by Kickaha

How do you know it is only a sprain have you been and had it checked out properly?

Last time I thought I had sprained my wrist it turned out to be a broken schapoid

Took a beginner lady riding last year, she managed to 'slap' a pine tree with an open hand (didn't fall off) continued the days riding cause she was loving it and she thought she'd just sprained her wrist. 3 months in plaster with a broken Scaphoid....Not a good blood supply to that area. Stop all activity that aggravates it and have it checked Cheese.................One of the very few "clmintie bits" that hasn't been bashed...yet

**Buddy L** · 12th August 2009, 08:10

I spained my ankle at indoor net ball 3 weeks ago, (thought it will be all right) just run it off. Didn't work. Massive amounts of swelling and brusing. Didn't take anytime off work, as self imployed. one week later after constent nagging from every one, i went to the doctor. X-rayed it to make sure, nothing broken and now im getting physio twice a week. And it still hurts to walk. Healing alot faster now with physio, then if i left it to do its own thing.

Physio reackons Don't rest it, use it. Helps to promote blood flow to the injury for faster healing.

My advice is go and see the physio.
And the only cost was the X-ray of 30 dollars. Every thing else has been ACC.

**cheese** · 12th August 2009, 08:30

I just called the physio and they said don't use it. They also said it sounds just like a sprain and have probably done some ligament damage. Its still sore and not feeling any better since Sunday. I'm just worried about it coming right for the 2 man.

Rupe - you're a smart arse.