8 Ways To Treat Wrist Pain Naturally

There are a number of things that can cause wrist pain. It can be from an injury, the effects of an injury, or it could also be an onset of a bigger condition. There are two main kinds of injuries you want to watch out for. There are different symptoms and/or feelings that come with the different. If you have pain after you have suffered from an impact or fall to the wrist, talk a doctor as you can because you may have broken, sprained, or dislocated something.

People with carpal tunnel syndrome have reported feelings of pins-and-needles while osteoarthritis is said to have more of a dull toothache pain but in the wrist.

# Splints

Splints help with some wrist pains because they keep the wrist straight and sometimes some straight support is just what you need. The gently added pressure can help to ease some of the inflammation.

It is not uncommon for the wrist pain to worsen at night, so it is not a terrible idea for you to wear the splints in the evening to intercept the pain before it gets the chance to develop.

# Breaks

Working for 15 minutes and then taking break one of the best ways to stop or ward wrist pain. It doesn’t matter what the task is. Writing, playing an instrument, working with hand tools, typing, whatever it may be. After 15 minutes take a couple moments to flex your fingers, make little circles with your wrists, get them moving better so that blood flow improves.

# Do Not Over Flex

Flexing your arm too much can cause even more pain and discomfort to the pained wrist. So if you can help, do not put too much stress or strain on yourself. Doing some light wrist stretches is okay. Just do not do anything that hurts.

# Warmth

If you live in a cold area, then do not be worried if the pain gets worse in the winter. This is more for arthritis and carpal tunnel than for the injuries. So when winter comes around, make sure that you have gloves of some sort. Even fingerless ones are better than nothing.

# Lighten the Force

You put a strain on your wrists and add to the swelling if you are being too harsh with something. So when cooking, typing, writing, or doing any task really, lighten the grip on the utensil or press the keys a lighter and that alone can help you.

# Ointments

There are different over-the-counter ointments that can do wonders for sore wrists. Any of the basic sports creams can help. It is suggested that you get one with menthol because menthol aids in lowering the swelling. That is why things like biofreeze and Icy Hot work so well. However, when using products with menthol, keep in mind that it is normal to feel a gentle burning feeling in the area where you used the cream.

# Boiled Potato

As strange as this is going to sound, applying a boiled and mashed potato to the pained wrist can actually help with pain. This can help because the potato holds in heat for a good while which can seriously help to increase blood circulation and aid some swelling.

# Lose Some Weight

Being overweight can add unneeded stress and pressure onto the median nerve which can cause more pain. If you are five or ten pounds over the suggested weight by your doctor you should be fine, but if you are 15 or more pounds over then it would not be a terrible idea for you to lose a couple of pounds.