Inflammation of the wrist

Inflammation of the wrist can occur for several reasons. Typical symptoms of inflammation of the wrist are local swelling, reddened skin and pressure pain. An inflammation (mild inflammatory response) is a normal natural response when soft tissues, muscles or tendons become irritated or damaged. When tissue is damaged or irritated, the body will try and increase blood circulation to the area - this leads to pain, local swelling, heat development, reddish skin and pressure soreness. The swelling in the area can also lead to a nerve compression, which we can see, among other things, by squeezing the median nerve in the elbow or wrist area (eg by Carpal Tunnel Syndrome). These symptoms will vary in intensity depending on the damage or irritation in the tissue. It is important to distinguish between inflammation (inflammation) and infection (bacterial or viral infection). We would otherwise like to emphasize that the vast majority of 'inflammations' are not necessarily inflammation, but rather muscle or tendon dysfunction / injury. Please take contact us on our Facebook page if you have any questions or comments.

Causes of inflammation of the wrist

As mentioned, inflammation or inflammation is a natural response from the immune system to repair an injury or irritation. This may occur due to overuse (without sufficient stability muscle to perform the task) or due to minor injuries. Here are some diagnoses that can cause inflammation or inflammation of the wrist:

Arthritis (Arthritis)

Osteoarthritis (the pain depends on which joints are affected)

The Quervains tenosynovite

Karpaltunnelsyndrom

rheumatism (the pain depends on which joints are affected)

Ulnar bursitis (wrist mucosal inflammation)

Who is affected by inflammation of the wrist?

Absolutely everyone can be affected by an inflammation of the wrist - as long as the activity or load exceeds what the soft tissue or muscles can withstand. Those who increase their training too quickly, especially in weight training, weightlifting and especially those with a high repetitive load on relevant joints and muscles are most exposed - especially if the majority of the load is in the highest layer. Too weak support muscles (forearm, upper arm and shoulder muscles, among others) in combination with repetitive loads at work or in everyday life can also be a contributing factor to the development of an inflammatory reaction in the wrist.

Wrist inflammation can be very troublesome and can cause pain and problems in nearby structures as well. If an inflammation occurs then keep in mind that in most cases it is self-inflicted (a lot of repetitive work with a lack of supportive muscle training, for example), and that you are smart to listen to what your body is trying to tell you. If you do not listen to the pain signals then the condition or structure can be chronically damaged. Our advice is to seek active treatment (eg chiropractor, physiotherapist or manual therapist) for the problem.

Symptoms of inflammation of the wrist

Pain and symptoms will depend on the extent to which the wrist has an inflammatory reaction. We remind you again that an inflammation and an infection are two completely different things - if you get a severe inflammatory reaction with heat development, fever and pus in the area, then you have an infection, but we will go into more detail in another article. Typical symptoms of inflammation include:

- Local swelling

Reddish, irritated skin

- Painful when pressing / touching

Diagnosis of inflammation of the wrist

A clinical examination will be based on a history / anamnesis and an examination. This will often show reduced movement in the affected area and local pressure soreness. You will not normally need further imaging - but in certain cases it may be relevant with imaging to check if an injury is the cause of the swelling or possibly also blood tests.

Diagnostic examination of inflammation of the wrist (X-ray, MRI, CT or ultrasound)

An X-ray can rule out any fracture damage to the wrist. One MRI examination can show if there is any damage to tendons or structures in the area. Ultrasound can examine whether there is tendon damage - it can also see if there is fluid accumulation in the area.

Treatment of inflammation of the wrist

The main purpose of treating inflammation of the wrist is to remove any cause of the inflammation and then let the wrist heal itself. As mentioned earlier, an inflammation is a completely natural repair process where the body increases blood circulation to the area to ensure faster healing - unfortunately it is the case that sometimes the body can do a slightly excessive job and it may then be necessary with icing, anti- inflammatory laser and possible use of anti-inflammatory drugs (we remind you that overuse of NSAIDS can lead to reduced repair in the area). Cold treatment can provide pain relief to sore joints and muscles, including the wrist. Blue. Biofreeze (opens in a new window) is a popular natural product. One should always try conservative treatment for a long time before resorting to invasive surgery (surgery and surgery), but in some cases this is the only way out. Direct conservative measures can be:

- Physical treatment (treatment of nearby muscles can provide pain relief and increased blood circulation)

- Rest (take a break from what caused the injury)

- Sports taping / kinesio taping

- Exercises and stretching (see exercises further down in the article)

What can I do even for muscle and joint pain?

1. General exercise, specific exercise, stretching and activity are recommended, but stay within the pain limit. Two walks a day of 20-40 minutes make good for the whole body and sore muscles.

2. Trigger point / massage balls we strongly recommend - they come in different sizes so you can hit well even on all parts of the body. There is no better self help than this! We recommend the following (click the image below) - which is a complete set of 5 trigger point / massage balls in different sizes:

3. Training: Specific training with training tricks of various opponents (such as this complete set of 6 knits of different resistance) can help you train strength and function. Knit training often involves more specific training, which in turn can lead to more effective injury prevention and pain reduction.

4. Pain Relief - Cooling: Biofreeze is a natural product that can relieve pain by cooling the area gently. Cooling is especially recommended when the pain is very severe. When they have calmed down then heat treatment is recommended - it is therefore advisable to have both cooling and heating available.

5. Pain Relief - Heating: Warming up tight muscles can increase blood circulation and reduce pain. We recommend the following reusable hot / cold gasket (click here to read more about it) - which can be used both for cooling (can be frozen) and for heating (can be heated in the microwave).

Recommended products for pain relief for muscle and joint pain

Biofreeze (Cold / cryotherapy)

Exercises for inflammation of the wrist

One should try to cut out too much repetitive work if one is afflicted with inflammation of the wrist - at least until the worst has been healed. Replace the heaviest strength training with swimming, elliptical machine or exercise bike. Also make sure that you stretch your hand, forearm and shoulders, and train the shoulder blades as shown in this article. We also recommend that you try these quietly the carpal tunnel exercises.

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Questions about inflammation of the wrist:

Question: Woman, office worker from Oslo, 65 years old. Left wrist inflammation, I think, but how can I tell if I have carpal tunnel syndrome / wrist inflammation? Could it have been appropriate to go to a chiropractor in Oslo with this eg. (I live in the center of Oslo)?

In most cases, pain from joints and muscles is misinterpreted as 'inflammation'. This is a simplification of the problem which shifts the responsibility away from the person affected - and which suggests that it is not that person's fault. This is normally not the case - and most people have probably overloaded beyond ability (eg overloaded the area without sufficient support muscles) or done other things before they get such a pain presentation. The fact is that it is usually due to too little stability muscles, often in combination with stiff and dysfunctional joints. A public health authorized clinician (chiropractor, physiotherapist or manual therapist) will be able to help you diagnose and treat your ailment. If you want a recommendation for a chiropractor in Oslo or more specifically Oslo city center, we are happy to help you with that - get in touch via social media.

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