Hi there!!!!
Can anyone help??!!!! I fell running up the stairs tues nite (long story lol). When i fell my left arm came down real hard on the stair and was in agony but then eased off. Got worse yesterday in work and doc said this morning he reckons i got whiplash in my wrist but if it still bad monday 2 go to casualty!!!
Anyway does anyone have any ideas on easing the pain as im getting shootin pains in my hand that make me feel sick and any help/advice in general would be great!!!!
Thanks in advance
Lisa xx
RE: whiplash in wrist...help!!!!
Hi sorry about your fall,
you should ice the affected area for 10 mins of each hour that you are awake, use compression ie tubigrip to prevent further swelling and give support, elevate the wrist above the level of the heart, and rest it.
having said that if the pain is that bad I would def go to A&E, an x ray will rule out fracture.
Once the pain is reducing, assuming no break, you should try to restore full range of movement at the wrist and ensure all fingers move freely. I imagine a forearm massage will benfit you greatly.
I can honestly say ive never heard of whiplash in the wrist.....
RE: whiplash in wrist...help!!!!
Hi
Thanks for your reply 🙂 I thought the same have never heard of whiplash in the wrist but hey im jus going on wot the doc told me lol. Thanks for your advice will try it out....still painful so watch this space!!
Lisa x