I have had a "weak" left wrist for a few years now, and don't know why. By "weak", I mean that I cannot do a regular push-up without pain to my left wrist.
Also from time to time I have pain in my left wrist, I assume due to inflammation of some kind. Recently I have begun weight lifting, and that has aggravated the problem severely.
Though I use a computer, I do not do so for long periods. Also, I have experienced no numbness. I have tried wearing a wrist strap when exercising, though this doesn't seem to help much. Also, I have worn an ace bandage at home when I do experience pain, which helps a little.
Is there a way I can "cure" or strengthen my wrist? Do I have to give up weight lifting, which helps my body in other ways? What's going on?
Thanks for your help.
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Yes, pain without numbness and relief of pain with ace bandage do suggest that you have irritation of the joint, tendons, ligaments or muscles in or near the wrist without significant involvement of the nerves or blood vessels. I recommend aerobic exercise like walking or swimming to replace isometric push ups and weight lifting. While your upper body muscularity may be decline a little, your heart and lungs will get the steady gentle exercise they need for endurance and good health.
Here is my general health message:
To improve your health, please
don't smoking cigarettes;
don't use marijuana or cocaine and especially don't use iv drugs;
drink no more than one beer, one glass of wine, or one shot of hard liquor in
a day;
have sex with only one person who has sex only with you;
don't eat fried food (like hamburgers) or other high fat foods.
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