Forearm/wrist tendonitis

[Winder]

I don't think I grip too hard and never really noticed myself gripping hard. But then you wouldn't notice it if it's the norm I suppose. I really only feel it (on the bike )when initiating a left turn as my weight goes onto that inside bar and when using the clutch as mentioned before. It really REALLY hurts about 5 minutes after I get off the bike. It must be the rest that's doing it! More riding required!

Mini I have a compression bandage now so hopefully that will help. I'm just going to rest as much as possible and eat lots of diclofenac tablets. Apparently if you rest up properly it might be a one off, if you ignore it it will become a chronic condition that may never go.

The stunt riders use super light one finger operation clutches for popping wheelies so I might get one if it doesn't go away.

Bibio, you weren't joking with the "if you have the money" comment! Dear God they are expensive. If the initial R.I.C.E and anti Inflamitories doesn't make any progress in the next few days then I'll just splash out. Nothing more important than your health.

[Paul the 6th]

My experience of tendonitis, went out on mtb on the red at cannock, I had cable disc brakes which used to work well but needed new cables and probably pads, so I was having to yank like feck on the back brake to scrub and speed off..

Over 2-3 days after riding it got a lot worse, rang docs and the soonest they could get me in was 4 days later when I would be working away, so went to A&E.

They advised rest it, apply ice to it as you have said and also gave me this splint:


The nurse who dealt with me did say that as I've had tendonitis once it could become a recurring problem which comes back again and again. But after resting it for a few weeks and being careful with it, AND fitting hydraulic brakes to my MTB I've been fine ever since..

[Winder]

Cheers Paul, hopefully a few weeks rest will sort it. I'm off to Coed y Brenin for 2 days MTB on the 24th so not sure what I'm going to do about that. Plus only have use of a motorbike at the minute so will have to use peasant public transport of something to get to work. Nice Mondeo by the way.

[Shawthing]

Originally Posted by Winder

I'm a firefighter so zero typing or desk work.
Last shift we didn't get one shout but the shift before we had two car crashes and I was operating heavy cutting equipment for a long time which hurt like hell.

You should consider informing your employer, particularly if it is affecting your ability to perform your duties.
They may well help with releiving you of the jobs that may well make it worse. They need a fit you , not an underperforming or longterm sick you.

[Winder]

Originally Posted by Shawthing

You should consider informing your employer, particularly if it is affecting your ability to perform your duties.
They may well help with releiving you of the jobs that may well make it worse. They need a fit you , not an underperforming or longterm sick you.

This is something I have been avoiding because I don't want to let my watch down by leaving them one man short. But the pain I'm in now I couldn't honestly say I would be 100% on a working job, that's a danger to the crew and the public. Looks like I'll be on light duties AGAIN.
These 2 wheeled things are bad for your health, engine or no engine!

The problem I found with those braces is my tendinitis runs into my thumb and they don't cover that area.

[Winder]

If I put my hand out flat with fingers out straight and my thumb resting against my index finger I feel no pain. If I then move my thumb away from my index finger (so thumb and index finger make an L shape) I get pain up the radial side of my arm and over the top of my forearm a little further back than where the face of a watch would be.

Is that similar to yours?

[Fallout]

Mark, don't fall for Paul's nonsense. That's his pleasure glove in the photo. It has leather on it, for Christ's sake!

[dizzyblonde]

Play with some balls and give you tendons some exercise.


And no ya filthy lot, by balls, I mean Chinese stress balls, spin then round in the palm of your hand gives the guiders etc individual movement. Or alternatively a pair of golf ballks, but they nay be too light and small. The idea is not to let them clack together in the palm of your hand whilst spinning. Promotes strength in wrist and forearm.

My pain is usually in the ball of my hand and round in between my thumb and index finger.
My index finger has now started twitching randomly on its own.
This is why I suspect it is carpal tunnels it is getting worse.

I was diagnosed with tendinitis about 2 years ago.