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Chronic Wrist pain from weightlifting
Posted on 1/5/20 at 12:43 pm
Posted on 1/5/20 at 12:43 pm
About 9 months ago I started doing some basic progression weightlifting to put on some weight, and about 2 months in I started having wrist pain which progressively got worse until I stopped the workout routine. Even after stopping, everyday activities such as washing dishes and carrying things like groceries became burdensome. Went to the doctor, x-rays and mri were negative for any structural damage, was told to give it some rest adjust my lifestyle for a little while.
Fast forward several months to now, I’m still having problems, went back to the doctor and their proposed next step is a wrist scope (didn’t know this was a thing).
Has anyone ever had similar problems to this? The problem definitely stemmed from the weightlifting a while ago. I was mixing in a lot of pushups, and there was never an incident or moment of injury but seems like just from repeated use. Im in my 20s and sort of lanky so I’m not really built for weightlifting, but no way this is normal.
Any guesses on what’s goin on here? I’d like to get back to weightlifting but at this time it’s really affecting my day to day life.
Fast forward several months to now, I’m still having problems, went back to the doctor and their proposed next step is a wrist scope (didn’t know this was a thing).
Has anyone ever had similar problems to this? The problem definitely stemmed from the weightlifting a while ago. I was mixing in a lot of pushups, and there was never an incident or moment of injury but seems like just from repeated use. Im in my 20s and sort of lanky so I’m not really built for weightlifting, but no way this is normal.
Any guesses on what’s goin on here? I’d like to get back to weightlifting but at this time it’s really affecting my day to day life.
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Posted on 1/5/20 at 1:11 pm to bigeasy225
I always wear wrist wraps to give my wrists added support when lifting.
No issues with my wrists if I wear them as needed.
You probably went to hard, too fast, and your joint flared up.
No issues with my wrists if I wear them as needed.
You probably went to hard, too fast, and your joint flared up.
This post was edited on 1/5/20 at 1:12 pm
Posted on 1/5/20 at 1:51 pm to LSUAlum2001
Try collagen protein. Worked for my joint issues. Worked for my buddy as well.
Posted on 1/5/20 at 3:04 pm to bigeasy225
Sounds like an issue with your form on bench imo.
Where are you putting the bar in your hands when pressing?
Where are you putting the bar in your hands when pressing?
Posted on 1/5/20 at 3:38 pm to tenderfoot tigah
Can you recommend a brand or is all the same? Take it daily?
Posted on 1/5/20 at 3:44 pm to Dixie Normus
i put the tips of thumbs on the edge of the rough part of the center then extend and position my hands from there.
I could very well have form problems but I’ll address that later and just want to remedy the pain because time and rest by itself aren’t doing it
I could very well have form problems but I’ll address that later and just want to remedy the pain because time and rest by itself aren’t doing it
Posted on 1/5/20 at 5:52 pm to bigeasy225
You need to do more wrist prep
Posted on 1/5/20 at 6:37 pm to bigeasy225
The bar should almost sit on your wrists to try to take them out of the equation and use your forearm bones as a support in a way.
Try Rogue wrist wraps. They help. As for the immediate pain, Advil and rest.
Try Rogue wrist wraps. They help. As for the immediate pain, Advil and rest.
Posted on 1/5/20 at 7:55 pm to bigeasy225
I'll try to find the link, but Ripp did a video a fee years ago with The Art Of Manliness on proper form for his Starting Stength lifts. He spent quite a bit of time in the overhead press video talking about how to hold the bar specifically regarding wrists. It's not how you would naturally think.
Posted on 1/6/20 at 4:02 pm to bigeasy225
Don't know if your interested, but here is the link I referenced. grip discussion is in the first 3 minutes, but all 11 are a great reference.
Youtube
Youtube
Posted on 1/6/20 at 4:22 pm to bigeasy225
Any numbness or tingling?
Posted on 1/6/20 at 7:13 pm to bigeasy225
Wear wrist wrap 24/7 for a week or so, give it a little support for a bit
Posted on 1/8/20 at 10:24 pm to bigeasy225
Yes. Things that helped for me are wrist, forearm, and elbow prehab and rehab stretches. Look them up on YouTube. When lifting never allow your wrist to hyperextend. Grip the bar tightly and don't let it bend you back.
Posted on 1/10/20 at 1:54 am to bigeasy225
probably form, be careful hand placement and of any twisting action when pushing dumbbells
Posted on 1/10/20 at 8:25 pm to bigeasy225
For what it's worth, after watching that video I posted and focusing on grip and wrist relationship, it was a 100% difference for me today regarding wrist strain.
If you haven't watched the grip part, you should.
If you haven't watched the grip part, you should.
Posted on 1/11/20 at 9:48 am to TigerFanatic99
Ah, wow. There’s probably a lot of things I need to do to my form before getting active again. Thanks for the video and all the other replies.
I’m sure there’s some other threads in here that have links or go over proper form for other lifts?
I’m sure there’s some other threads in here that have links or go over proper form for other lifts?
Posted on 1/11/20 at 9:56 am to bigeasy225
That video I linked was done for bench, squat, deadlift, and power clean as well all at the same time. In youtube, search "starting strength deadlift" or "starting strength benchpress", so on and so forth. They are all one of the first 2 or 3 results.
I'll try to link them when I get back to my PC. The benchpress one is especially good as well with how he teaches bar alignment and travel.
I'll try to link them when I get back to my PC. The benchpress one is especially good as well with how he teaches bar alignment and travel.
Posted on 1/11/20 at 6:46 pm to bigeasy225
Same thing happened to me, took me about a year to get better. I was living shite that was too heavy.
You'll heal faster than me, I reaggravted it a lot.
You'll heal faster than me, I reaggravted it a lot.
This post was edited on 1/11/20 at 7:09 pm
Posted on 1/11/20 at 8:18 pm to LSUAlum2001
quote:
always wear wrist wraps to give my wrists added support when lifting.
No issues with my wrists if I wear them as needed.
You probably went to hard, too fast, and your joint flared up.
Maybe placebo but used to get wrist pain from curls/front squats until I started wearing wrist wraps. Worht a try. Prolly 10-15 $
Posted on 1/12/20 at 11:26 am to bigeasy225
Have you been checked for nerve issues? It could be carpal tunnel or neck injury.
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