Basketball is a demanding sport that can cause damage to the athlete's body. While basketball players often focus on maximizing energy and preventing leg injuries, repeated movements of dribbling and shooting can cause pain in the athlete's wrist. Falling can also cause wrist injuries and pain. If you experience chronic wrist pain or have recently fallen while playing a game, please consult your doctor.
Wrist injuries are common among basketball players. (Source: AGL_Photography / iStock / Getty Images) Tendonitis
According to "Biology: Life on Earth," tendons connect muscles to bones. Connective tissue band. physiological. When the sheath around the tendon is inflamed, tendonitis occurs. c Causes pain and swelling in the affected area, and may be caused by repetitive movements and recurrent injuries. Fix the affected area and apply an ice pack every 20 minutes. Your doctor may recommend cortisone injections or surgery if your condition worsens or interferes with your ability to play basketball.
Sprains and fractures
When ligaments - sprains that connect to bone tissue Bone - is stretched or torn. The fracture is a fracture. The symptoms may be similar and may include swelling, numbness and local pain. Fractures usually require medical care and fixation for a few weeks, and sprains can usually be treated at home. If you have recently When you fall basketball and experience wrist pain, the disadvantage is that your doctor diagnoses your injury. If there is no medical treatment, the fracture often cannot heal properly. Whether you are a fracture or a sprain, you should not recover until you get hurt. Basketball status.
Muscle tension
If you find an arm, hand or wrist knot, your wrist pain may be due to muscle The squatting posture is more tense on one side of the body than the other side, and returning to basketball after a long period of inactivity can cause muscle spasms. Massage knots, focus on relaxing muscles and eliminating tension. After a few days After the massage, the muscle knot usually disappears on its own.
Other injuries
In older basketball players, carpal tunnel syndrome can cause wrist pain. The s state occurs due to repeated movements. ,canCan cause your hands to tremble. Ganglion cysts are non-cancerous masses that can develop on the wrist. If you find a hard, painful lump, consult your doctor. Damage to other parts of the body, such as the shoulders, neck and buttocks, can cause pain and radiate to the wrist.
