Should I wear a wrist brace for tendonitis?

[jmmhc4]

Hello. I have wrist tendonitis, with little pain outside of tennis. So I don't have pain throughout the day from it. However, I want it to heal as fast as possible.

1. Should I wear a wrist brace/splint that immobolizes my movement to speed up the healing time? or would that make my wrist tendon's too stiff?

 

[Marius_Hancu]

you have a serious problem, which can take you out for months.

check my advice here and use it, or else ...

Pain in the hand, rather than the wrist?
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=91048

The wrist brace might help.

The major change you need is probably in the technique (check the links in the above). I suspect an exagerated topspin technique and stiff and harsh racquet and/or strings.

You should reduce the wristiness in your shots. Go to a coach.

 

[Marius_Hancu]

FWIW
check my posting here:

Best arm friendly racquets?
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=77937

 

[jmmhc4]

Reply

I have been watching a couple videos I have of me playing, and I do the "windshield washer thing". Furthermore, my wrist is supinated when I strike the ball. I never have had lessons. I have been reading alot, and I am going to try to correct my form as soon as I can start playing again. I will go have lessons or see a pro soon too. Perhaps, I will post a video on here soon. Thanks for the responses.