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My job involves scooping icecream and making milkshakes so i use my right wrist a lot it has gotten really sore what can i do to keep it from hurting?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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You have to rest: If you have an injury from over using these muscles and joints then the only solution is rest. Perhaps once you are rested and having less pain you can work with a physical therapist or hand specialist to build up your muscles and tolerance for repetitive motion.

Answered 6/24/2015

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A member asked:

My job involves scooping icecream and making milkshakes so i use my right wrist a lot it has gotten really sore what can i do to keep it from hurting?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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