Question 1

what do your wrists look like?

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complex area: The wrist connects the hand to the forearm. 5 hand bones 2 forearm bones and 8 carpal bones come together to maker up the wrist.  The wrist bones are held together by a complex ligaments that allows the wide and varying motions of the wrist.

Question 2

how can i strengthen my wrists?

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Resistance training: Using either weights or resistance bands to create tension in both the flexor and extensor muscles repetitively is a good method of strengthening the wrists. My preferred method is using resistance bands to do isometric strengthening exercises - i.e. Create tension in the wrist then hold for 10+ seconds, repetitively.
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Question 3

any exercises that work to strenthen my wrists?

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Multiple: A good hand therapist or trainer will have a great home program.
However..Silly putty/thera putty round into a ball then squeeze then round. Take a dowel with a weight hanging from rope..Then twist dowel both directions to bring weight to dowel. Tuck elbow into side while holding a hammer in your hand then turn palm up and down...Just a couple to get you going.

Question 4

why do my wrists hurt when i type on the keyboard?

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Ergonomics: You may be developing carpal tunnel syndrome.  Make sure you keep your wrists straight while typing and have a soft gel cushion to rest them lightly upon.  If the problem persists despite these measures see your physician for treatment.

Question 5

what are some good exercises to strengthen the wrists?

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Several exercises: Try exercises like gripping a stress ball or a formal grip strengthener, farmer's carries, wrist curls and reverse wrist curls.

Question 6

could you tell me any good exercises for strengthening wrists?

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Many different ones: Exercises that focus on gripping, wrist curls and reverse wrist curls all will help strengthen the muscles which span the wrist joint.

Question 7

please tell me what are some exercises for strengthening wrists?

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Wrist 'rollers': Wrist'  rollers ' are an excellent way to increase wrist and forearm strength and are commonly performed by top- flight baseball players and golfers. Do them correctly!( look them up). Best of luck!

Question 8

is something wrong with me? i like the pain of cutting my wrists.

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Coping?: This may be a way of coping. When one feels empty inside  - they may cut to feel something. When one hurts emotionally  - they may distract themselves by making themself hurt even more physically.  I don't think too many people do it purely as a form of masochism. I recommend that you get professional behavioral health care. Take care.

Question 9

i lift a lot of weights and my wrists are hurting, is this common?

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Get examined: Lifting too much weight may cause wrist sprain or tear . Lifting on injured wrist may delay healing or worsen injury.

Question 10

at work some times my wrists hurt on and off during work and after ?

Accepted Answer

Repetitive use: A lot of this depends on what kind of work you are doing. Repetitive strenuous use of the hands for prolonged periods of time can cause symptoms similar to these. Conditions such as overuse syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis can all be caused by this type of work.

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