Wrist and shoulder pain can come from a variety of different reasons. The most common reasons for wrist and shoulder pain are from arthritis or a previous injury. Shoulder pain is usually due to the soreness in the shoulder tendon while wrist pain usually comes from cartilage deterioration and carpal tunnel syndrome. Treatments can vary from the type of pain and the severity. There are some treatments that can be applied to wrist and shoulder pain regardless of the type of pain.
Step 1
Purchase over-the-counter pain relievers such as Motrin or Advil from a local pharmacy. This will help relieve the immediate pain while the body inflames the area and attempts to heal it. Consult your doctor to get stronger pain relievers for intense pain.
Step 2
Rest your shoulder or wrist when you are trying to heal them. You can still move your shoulder or wrist, but refrain from doing any strenuous activity during the healing process.
Step 3
Wrap some ice in a cloth and apply it directly to the painful area. Keep it compressed to the painful area on the shoulder or wrist to reduce swelling and inflammation. This will help reduce the overall pain.
Step 4
Talk to a physical therapist about a physical therapy exercise routine to help recover your shoulder or wrist. Range of motion exercises will help keep the shoulder or wrist from healing improperly and it can speed up the overall recovery time.
Step 5
Ask your doctor about surgery to heal your wrist or shoulder pain if the pain seems to linger and not fully heal. Surgery can be used to heal broken bones, carpal tunnel syndrome and to repair ruptured tendons or ligaments.
Tips and Warnings
- Try and avoid activities that cause you unnecessary pain during your recovery period.
- Consult your doctor for medical advice if your condition seem to worsen over time.
Things You'll Need
- Pain relievers
- Ice
- Cloth
