Repetitive wrist strain

[kylieb]

God i'm in agony. Ive been doing so much massage just lately and my wrists are only tiny. They cant keep up.
Can anyone recommend me some good wrist supports. Pref not the granny coloured ones lol xxx

 

[Brandywine]

Hi, sorry I haven't got any good suggestions for a wrist support, but you sound like you need to learn a new way of massaging otherwise it wont be long before you have to give it up.
I too have tiny wrists, but find by using a combination of techniques I avoid putting stress on my puny arms (and thumb joint)! I use a combination of no hands massage and hot stone massage and I am now pain free.:hug:

 

[kylieb]

Hi, sorry I haven't got any good suggestions for a wrist support, but you sound like you need to learn a new way of massaging otherwise it wont be long before you have to give it up.
I too have tiny wrists, but find by using a combination of techniques I avoid putting stress on my puny arms (and thumb joint)! I use a combination of no hands massage and hot stone massage and I am now pain free.:hug:

Thank you huni. Yes it is a worry as im thinking how long will it be before I have to give it up and im only 26! I will definately look into doing a course on hands free massage. I think they do it at Dermalogica if i remember rightly.
Thank you for your advise :hug: xxx

 

[BABSann]

God i'm in agony. Ive been doing so much massage just lately and my wrists are only tiny. They cant keep up.
Can anyone recommend me some good wrist supports. Pref not the granny coloured ones lol xxx

Have a look in Boots,they measure and everything to ensure you have the correct support.Try to be careful and ensure you are not putting your wrists under any undue strain.I had awful RSI a few years ago and couldn't even drive.I would definately make sure you try your wrist support first as they come in several sizes.

Years ago when I first qualified I used to really push myself and use my bodyweight through my wrists to give maximum pressure(when needed)I didn't think about what damage I may be causing and really suffered as a consequence of it.There is a way of getting good deep pressure without over exerting yourself.

I have totally re adjusted how I massage my clients and haven't had a problem for ages now.The odd achey thumbs when ive done several massages in a day but other than that I have been okay.

If it continues to be a problem I would look at doing some hands free massage training to give your wrists/thumbs a break.Try some anti inflamatories as well .Hope you get better soon.:hug:

 

[kylieb]

Have a look in Boots,they measure and everything to ensure you have the correct support.Try to be careful and ensure you are not putting your wrists under any undue strain.I had awful RSI a few years ago and couldn't even drive.I would definately make sure you try your wrist support first as they come in several sizes.

Years ago when I first qualified I used to really push myself and use my bodyweight through my wrists to give maximum pressure(when needed)I didn't think about what damage I may be causing and really suffered as a consequence of it.There is a way of getting good deep pressure without over exerting yourself.

I have totally re adjusted how I massage my clients and haven't had a problem for ages now.The odd achey thumbs when ive done several massages in a day but other than that I have been okay.

If it continues to be a problem I would look at doing some hands free massage training to give your wrists/thumbs a break.Try some anti inflamatories as well .Hope you get better soon.:hug:

Ah thank you chick. I'm off to the doctors tomorrow to get him to sign me off massage for a while and then i'll be straight off to boots to get measured. I didnt know they did this. I am having to drive like im a learner again lol. I tell you what though it has completely made me realise how much I take my wrist for granted and it's not even the one i write with!

I'm glad you are better and got it sorted. Hope it never returns again. God hey good job we love our job :hug: xxx

 

[jade_m_b]

I work in a busy spa, and they do have a rule for no more than 4 full body massages per therapist but this doesn't count for hot stones, indian head massage or back massage. Is there a legal right covering therapists? I do massage using my fists and knuckles and elbows too but often over use my wrists and like you really feel the strain beginning to occur. Anyone want to leave tips? QUOTE=kylieb;1019145]Ah thank you chick. I'm off to the doctors tomorrow to get him to sign me off massage for a while and then i'll be straight off to boots to get measured. I didnt know they did this. I am having to drive like im a learner again lol. I tell you what though it has completely made me realise how much I take my wrist for granted and it's not even the one i write with!

I'm glad you are better and got it sorted. Hope it never returns again. God hey good job we love our job :hug: xxx[/QUOTE]
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