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Had an 8lbs ball jam my wrist back workingout sat. still painful, stiff hard to write. what should i do to heal it? should i see a doc or let it heal?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Have it checked: Have your wrist examined. There are many tendons over your wrist. Your doctor will examine them and give you advice about returning to activity. All the best.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/26/2014

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A member asked:

Had an 8lbs ball jam my wrist back workingout sat. still painful, stiff hard to write. what should i do to heal it? should i see a doc or let it heal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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