Wrist Support

[Troy Kerr]

Having minor aches in my wrist from time to time following training, have slacked on the wrist push-ups lately, im sure that is contributing to the pain somehow. Most of the pain is on the lateral side of my wrist.

I am looking for effective strategies to aid in alleviating my wrist pain. Will consistent wrist push-ups and ice help? I have looked into gymnastic wrist supports and came across the tiger paw, but honestly that seems a little extreme for one who is only working basic progressions 3 days a week. Is their a wrapping technique that could be done with simple athletic tape?

The pain is nothing major. Just a little irritation from time to time.

[Steven Low]

Strengthen up the wrists and it goes away...

In the meantime if you don't supposed yourself on top in neutral wrist position you should consider doing that as a work around for now.

[Grissim Connery]

i've recently started doing reverse curls (pronated curls or whatever) between rounds of handstand work. these make my hands feel much more fluid and potent when i do subsequent handstand work.

[Troy Kerr]

Originally Posted by Steven Low

Strengthen up the wrists and it goes away...

In the meantime if you don't supposed yourself on top in neutral wrist position you should consider doing that as a work around for now.

Say what?

[Troy Kerr]

Originally Posted by Grissim Connery

i've recently started doing reverse curls (pronated curls or whatever) between rounds of handstand work. these make my hands feel much more fluid and potent when i do subsequent handstand work.

Yeah I have started adding curls after my back-lever work and does the same for my elbow.

[Grissim Connery]

well i think trying them pronated is worth a shot since it stresses the wrist extensors more.

[Steven Low]

Originally Posted by Grissim Connery

well i think trying them pronated is worth a shot since it stresses the wrist extensors more.

Yeah, if you're going to do curls then do them pronated for the extensors.

I personally like rice bucket's effectiveness.

[Chris Butler]

Radial-ulnar deviation exercises
http://sport.i-mix.info/wrist-exerci...-with-a-board/

[Patrick Donnelly]

These have helped me:
* contrast baths, a few times a week
* sweatbands for the wrists, just for extra warmth
* thoroughly SMR'ing the neck, biceps, forearm, and hands with a golf ball

As far as rehab exercises go, I like the forearm roller, while holding the weight out in front of you. Do it both "forwards" and "backwards" and don't skimp on the eccentric. A 5lb plate ought to be plenty.

I felt like the rice bag did more harm than good for me. It's too easy to overdo it (either in duration or depth/"resistance"), I think.

[Brandon Oto]

Originally Posted by Patrick Donnelly

Do it both "forwards" and "backwards" and don't skimp on the eccentric. A 5lb plate ought to be plenty.

Whoops. I was doing 130lb last week. Guess I kinda came at that the wrong way.