My wrist hurts!!

[Andy Hewitt]

I've been noticing lately that my right wrist is seriously messed up. I switched to a 1-handed backhand a while back and I've recenetly been doing the federer thing. Well lately the top of my right wrist hurts really bad when i have to use my wrist to bring up a low ball to my backhand. I've never heard of this before, im just wondering if this is serious or if there is something I could do to fix it.

And im not switching to a 2-hander

 

[raftermania]

If Fed switches to a 2 hander will you???

It sounds like technique. What kind of stick are you using? You could be using too much wrist in your strokes. Best to get it checked with a pro or coach.

 

[Marius_Hancu]

Even if this is not about the wrist, but elbow, check Predrag's postings in this thread:

Strings vs Arm problems; question (poly - luxilon)
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=47294

 

[Marius_Hancu]

also, check the recommendations here

Pain on the ulnar side of the wrist in pro tennis (article)
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=40343

although they talk about the region beside the pinkie, the recommendations at the end apply for your case too

 

[raftermania]

:shock:

That thread is just blossoming.

 

[Prince_of_Tennis]

If its a low ball on your one hand you should try blocking it forward itstead of tryin to scoop it up using your wrist. I hit using both and haven't gotten wrist problems. I say technique...

 

[Andy Hewitt]

Whew my wrist isnt hurting anymore, I stopped scooping balls up. I slice now more so thats probably the reason. However, my RDX 500 is experiencing serious pain. Piece of crap!

 

[Marius_Hancu]

Whew my wrist isnt hurting anymore, I stopped scooping balls up. I slice now more so thats probably the reason!

Very much so.

 

[Dopke]

What's a good way to start alleviating the pain/healing it besides taking some timie off from wristy shots or tennis in general. Ice? Some of those Icy-hot creams or something of that sort? Keep wrist wrapped in athletic tape?

 

[raftermania]

Good old wholegrain RICE:

Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation

 

[Dopke]

Elaborate on Compression and elevation? esp in terms of a hurting wrist please?

 

[Marius_Hancu]

Elaborate on Compression and elevation? esp in terms of a hurting wrist please?

http://prospectivemembers.kaiserper...+(RICE)&engine=sitematch&group=kp-healthencyc

 

[raftermania]

oh you rock marius.

 

[Dopke]

MM.... thanks