Why does my wrist hurt after playing golf?
In addition to the physical pain, there can also be an aversion to taking a full swing when injured due to the fear of striking the ground with the club, which can result in sharp pain. Wrist injuries can linger for long periods of time if not properly treated. A common cause of golf wrist pain and injury is an improper swing.
How do you treat a sprained wrist on the golf course?
Work on putting or pitching; avoid full swing during the healing phase of your injury. A combination of rest, ice, compression and elevation and maybe an anti-inflammatory medicine is usually enough to calm down most golf-related wrist pain. A splint can also let the wrist rest after an injury or aggravation of pain.
How to treat a wrist injury with cold therapy?
[5] Types of appropriate cold therapy for the wrist include crushed ice, ice cubes, cold gel packs and small bags of frozen veggies (or fruit) from your freezer. Apply cold therapy to the most tender and inflamed part of your wrist for about 10 to 15 minutes at a time, every hour, for approximately five hours post injury for best results.
How do I treat wrist pain?
When wrist pain first appears, the first step is to rest and apply ice if swelling has occurred. A compression wrap or wrist brace may also be helpful to alleviate discomfort.