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Inflammation of the wrist treatment
In the case of wrist inflammation, the body mobilizes resources to heal an injury to the wrist.
If the wrist is inflamed, it is likely to be swollen and, above all, it will hurt with certain movements.
Inflammation of the wrist usually occurs due to overexertion when the same movement is repeated many times over a long period of time, causing abrasion. But wrist pain can also be caused by a trauma, perhaps a fall where you catch yourself with your hands.
Inflammation of the wrist – What is it?
The wrist consists of eight small bones located between the bones of the forearm and the five finger bones of the middle hand. The wrist is used daily for many everyday tasks that are constantly repeated. Inflammation of the wrist usually occurs due to overexertion of the wrist when the same movement is repeated many times over a long period of time, causing abrasion. But wrist pain can also be caused by trauma, perhaps a fall where you hit yourself with your hands.
Inflammation means that the body is trying to heal an injury, in this case to the wrist. Usually, the injury heals in a few weeks, depending on the type of injury and the tissue damaged.
In the case of wrist inflammation, the body mobilizes resources to heal an injury to the wrist. Blood circulation increases to the injured wrist and the capillaries release white blood cells and substances to promote healing.
Symptoms of wrist inflammation
If your wrist is inflamed, it is common that you will also have a swollen wrist and, above all, it will hurt when you move it. There will also be heat over the inflamed area. The inflammation may be due to trauma with, in the worst case, a fracture or overuse injury to the soft tissues of the wrist, such as joint capsules, ligaments and tendons.
What causes inflammation of the wrist?
Inflammation of a wrist is often due to an acute injury, such as a fall from a height, which may have caused a skeletal injury or fracture of the wrist. Inflammation can also result from overuse, perhaps due to repetitive work with an untrained wrist, which can cause small injuries to tissues around the joint, such as joint capsules, ligaments, tendons. Inflammation of a wrist can also occur due to, for example, osteoarthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome.
Why do I have an inflamed wrist?
You may have fallen and hurt your wrist, in the worst case causing a broken wrist or a fracture of a small bone in the wrist, in the case of a fracture or broken bone you usually get more pain in the wrist than in the case of just an inflammation. There may also be minor damage to soft tissues such as ligaments, joint capsules or a tendon, due to trauma or overuse.
When and where should I seek treatment for wrist inflammation?
It is good to ensure that there is no fracture of the bone, which may need to be cast to heal in peace. In cases of inflammation of the soft tissues of the wrist, it is helpful to get flow going and to reduce the pressure caused by swelling. This treatment is available at a Fascia Clinic and is a comfortable and gentle treatment.
How is an inflamed wrist treated?
If the inflammation in the wrist is due to a fracture, it will probably need to be cast. Otherwise, treatment at a fascia clinic with soft, pleasant vibrations and relief can be an effective treatment that gets a good flow going in the fascia. This promotes the body’s own healing and gives the wrist good conditions to heal.
Inflamed wrist – What can I do myself?
Anti-inflammatory supplements, such as liposomal curcumin, can be taken. It is also possible to lubricate the wrist with anti-inflammatory cream, which contains curcumin or other anti-inflammatory substances. Avoid putting so much strain on the wrist that it hurts, but gentle movement is important. Also self-massage in connection with applying anti-inflammatory cream.
Exercises for wrist inflammation
Gentle movement without strain is good to keep the wrist moving so that it does not stiffen. However, it should not be too painful to move. Stretch your hands towards the ceiling and fold your palms towards the ceiling. Increases flow in shoulders, neck, arms and chest.
