Downtown Spine, Sports & Orthopedic Rehabilitation P.C.
65 Broadway / 47 Trinity Place, Suite 603 New York, NY 10006. (212) 422-1111
65 Broadway / 47 Trinity Place, Suite 603 New York, NY 10006. (212) 422-1111
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Coping with the Symptoms of Wrist Arthritis through Non-Operative Treatment
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Downtown Spine, Sports & Orthopedic Rehabilitation P.C.
65 Broadway / 47 Trinity Place, Suite 603
(Between Wall Street & Exchange Place)
New York, NY 10006
Fill out the New Patient Form
It is said that the wrist is the most intricate joint found in the body that is composed of several bones and linked by ligaments in between each of the bones. Symptoms of wrist arthritis may be in the form of pain, swelling, stiffness or deformity. There are cases wherein all the symptoms are visible but in some, only one will predominate. If not given immediate medical attention, the symptoms may increase rapidly and may limit movement. All these may result to failure to perform the normal daily activities.
Coping with the symptoms of wrist arthritis can be done through natural remedies unless the condition is already severe that operative procedure is the only option left.
One of the most common non-operative treatments for non-severe wrist arthritis is by taking pain relievers such as Ibuprofen. Activity modification can be done next. Activities requiring the use of arms and hands should be limited and ample rest is required. By wearing wrist splint at night while sleeping can also help reduce swelling. In cases where in activities requiring the use of arms and hands is necessary, wrist splint can also be worn during day time to protect the wrist joint. Physical therapy can likewise reduce pain and bring back motion and function of the wrist.
There are also a variety of exercises worth doing to cope up with the pains of arthritis. While it cannot actually cure the symptoms of pain, it can provide relief, make better circulation and improve the range of wrist movement. Do some of this wrist exercises daily and see how you can fight the pains of arthritis.
Wrist Circle. On a flat surface, place your wrist with hands hanging down the edge. Move your hand clockwise in a circular motion for five times and do the reverse motion for five times also. The movement must come from the wrist and not the fingers.
Windshield wipers. On the same exact position, just raise your hand and move it side wards. Do it for 12 times.
Flex and stretch. Again while still on the same position, raise your hands with wrist slightly touching the flat surface, fingers pointing the ceiling. Flex it backwards and hold for about 20 seconds. You can make use of the other hand to intensify the flex. Afterwards, point the fingers towards the floor. Use the other hand to stretch in inwards. Hold again for 20 seconds.
Rotating. Put your palms on a flat surface then rotate your wrist so that your palms will be facing the ceiling. Rotate it back to its original position. Repeat for 10 times.
Wrist strengthener. In a prayer-like position, press the right hand with the left hand trying to bend the right hand wrist backwards. Do it with the other hand.
Do these exercises with great caution. Never attempt to do any of these when the wrist is inflamed as it will only aggravate the inflammation.
Coping with the symptoms of wrist arthritis through non-operative treatment can prevent it from getting worst. However, always seek medical advice before engaging in any of the mentioned possible non-operative treatments.