Quick Relief for Sore Wrist From Lifting Weights

Oh, my achin’ bones! This “sore wrist from lifting weights” thing, it’s a real bother, you know? Like, you try to be all strong and lift them heavy things, and then BAM! Your wrist starts yellin’ at ya. It ain’t right, I tell ya.

So, what happens when you get this sore wrist? Well, first off, it hurts like the dickens. Hurts somethin’ fierce, you know? Can’t hardly move it sometimes. Tryin’ to pick up a cup of coffee? Forget about it! Feels like a hot poker stabbin’ ya right in the wrist.

Can’t lift nothin’ heavy.
Can’t twist it good.
Feels all swollen and puffy.

Now, them fancy doctors, they got all sorts of big words for it. “Inflammation” this and “tendonitis” that. I just call it a plain old sore wrist. And lemme tell ya, it ain’t fun. You go liftin’ them weights, tryin’ to get all muscly, and then you end up feelin’ like a washed-up dishrag.

So, what do you do when your wrist starts complainin’? Well, first thing’s first, you gotta give it a rest. Don’t be a fool and keep liftin’ them heavy things. Let your wrist take a breather, you hear? Like, when you’re bakin’ a cake, you gotta let it cool down before you frost it, right? Same thing with your wrist. Gotta let it rest up so it can get better.

Then, there’s this ice thing. Folks say puttin’ ice on it helps. I ain’t so sure about that, feels mighty cold, but I guess it’s worth a try. Wrap some ice in a towel – don’t go puttin’ it right on your skin, you’ll freeze yourself! – and hold it on your wrist for a bit. Maybe 15-20 minutes, somethin’ like that. Do it a few times a day, they say. Helps with the swelling, I reckon.

And then there’s this compression thing. Wrap it up tight, like you’re bandagin’ a wound. Got them stretchy bandage things at the drugstore. Helps keep the swelling down, they say. I just use an old sock sometimes, works just as good, I figure. Make sure it ain’t too tight though, you don’t wanna cut off your circulation.

Oh, and they also say keep it up high. Elevation, they call it. Like, if you’re sittin’ on the couch, prop your wrist up on a pillow. Keeps the blood from rushin’ down there and makin’ it swell up more, I guess. Makes sense, kinda like keepin’ your feet up when they’re swollen.

Now, some folks, they take them pain pills. Little white pills, or maybe them big red ones. I ain’t much for pills myself. Prefer to just tough it out, or maybe rub on some of that liniment stuff. Smells like an old man’s gym bag, but it does seem to help a little. Makes it all warm and tingly.

If it’s real bad, you might need to see a doctor. They might give you one of them shots, or maybe tell you to wear a brace. Braces ain’t too bad, I reckon. Keeps your wrist from movin’ around too much. Kind of like a little helper, you know? Gives your wrist a chance to heal up.

But the best thing to do is to avoid gettin’ a sore wrist in the first place. Don’t go liftin’ weights that are too heavy for ya. Start slow and work your way up. And don’t forget to warm up before you start liftin’. Stretch them muscles, get ’em all ready to go. And if somethin’ starts hurtin’, stop! Don’t be a hero and push through the pain. You’ll just end up makin’ it worse.

So, there you have it. My two cents on this sore wrist business. It ain’t fun, but there are things you can do to make it better. Just remember to listen to your body, take it easy, and don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it. And for goodness sake, don’t go liftin’ more than you can handle!