I've read thru numerous wrist threads on this board but it looks like my case is somewhat different from many described there. My wrist hurts right in the watch area only during serving. The pain is very strong so I couldn't serve at all after one set today. This condition started around 1 month ago but initially the pain was going away after I warmed up. The wrist is still just a bit sore after the game but no bad pain or discomfort. I play with babolat PD OS with Bow natural gut. I tried today friend's Prestige LM MP and it was a bit better but still hurt. What would be my best course of actions to alleviate this condition? Are there any good wrist braces? Thanks in advance.
Sorry for another wrist thread
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Marius_Hancu
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I think you're dropping the racket head too much in a backscratch and rely too much on your wrist to bring it back to attack the ball.
throw the ball more in front of you
imagine that your racket is in a socket in your palm and that its handle must be (in the trophy position) in a straight line continuation of the forearm; it must drop just slightly during the attack of the ball but NOT EARLIER
flex your knees, rotate your hips and upper body
your right elbow must be above your shoulder
the angle upper arm - torso must be about 110 degrees in your trophy position
check Sampras and Federer power/trophy/archer's positions in the Sticky thread in the Tip forum (my Serve Power and Placement posting)
throw the ball more in front of you
imagine that your racket is in a socket in your palm and that its handle must be (in the trophy position) in a straight line continuation of the forearm; it must drop just slightly during the attack of the ball but NOT EARLIER
flex your knees, rotate your hips and upper body
your right elbow must be above your shoulder
the angle upper arm - torso must be about 110 degrees in your trophy position
check Sampras and Federer power/trophy/archer's positions in the Sticky thread in the Tip forum (my Serve Power and Placement posting)
Just now started reading threads again, or I would have responded sooner to your post because I have the exact same problem. I hurt my wrist on a badly shanked forehand but resumed playing playing again within a matter of days (this was at the beginning of May). My wrist didn't hurt on my groundstrokes, just on my serve exactly where you described it. After playing with pain for maybe three weeks, I decided to rest and take some time off from tennis. I managed to stop playing for two weeks, but it was not enough because the pain returned again after a few days. Now, I haven't playing tennis for six weeks and still plan to rest several more weeks. I think that rest is the most important thing, and try to get some physical therapy if possible. Just make sure that you don't cheat yourself on the amount of rest. Also, as my injury was further aggravated by working construction over the summer, your injury may take less time to heal if it is not better already.
Bobby,
I am actually familiar with this wrist problem, and, believe it or not, I actually have a sure-fire cure. Now, this may sound a bit extreme, but trust me it works!
First, using a dull Swiss Army Knife, score the area of pain on your wrist.
Second, pour a liberal amount of bleach on the wound.
That's it!
I am actually familiar with this wrist problem, and, believe it or not, I actually have a sure-fire cure. Now, this may sound a bit extreme, but trust me it works!
First, using a dull Swiss Army Knife, score the area of pain on your wrist.
Second, pour a liberal amount of bleach on the wound.
That's it!
Marius_Hancu
Talk Tennis Guru
start stretching and weight conditioning for your arm.
you should be able to deal with weights much heavier than your racket in order to withstand the shocks. many reps.
check my signature here:
you should be able to deal with weights much heavier than your racket in order to withstand the shocks. many reps.
check my signature here: