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Last post 11-05-2008 10:54 AM by Ryan. 4 replies.
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  • 06-26-2008 8:44 PM

    • Andyman
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    TRX and wrist pain

    I have the TRX and enjoy it.  My wife has showed interest in it as well, however she gets wrist pain when doing any floor exercises with TRX when her hands are on the floor supporting her weight while her feet are in the foot holders.  Any solutions to resolve this?  Even simple floor pushups bother her wrists.

     

    Thanks.

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  • 06-26-2008 9:45 PM In reply to

    • taniab
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    Re: TRX and wrist pain

     I have the same issue. I've been using push-up stands that help a lot. Recently I've been using wrist assured gloves and they also help

    http://www.wristprotectiongloves.com/home.html

    Hope that helps. 

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  • 10-30-2008 10:55 AM In reply to

    • Ryan
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    Re: TRX and wrist pain Fix & Modified

    I have experienced this problem as well.  I delt with the pain, eventually got a wrist support, and started to contemplate using dumbells or pushup supports.  With the help of a friend of mine who is a corrective exercise specialist I have finally addressed the problem, and can do pushups without any pain or extra support.  As with most things though, it requires maintenance. 

    The pain was due to the fact that I rarely asked my wrist to go into that position.  As a result my forarms were tight, and the joint was unsupported and weak.  As someone who is fit I couldn't tell that by looking, but rather experienced it as pain.  As far fetched as this sounds, the problem has gone away by implementing some simple stretches.

    IdeaKneel on the floor.  Place your hands in front of you on the ground with your fingers aimed towards your knees.  Your arms should be straight, and your entire palm flat on the floor, shoulders drawn back and down away from your ears, spine nice and straight.  Gently sit back onto your heels until you feel a stretch through your forearms and wrist.  Your legs should bear the bulk of the weight while your wrists/forearms experience a targeted stretch.  Do this regularly until you can sit all the way back on your heels.  Always do it before going into the suspended prone position on the TRX, and before doing regular pushups or planks.   

    I don't know about you, but I'm not 16 anymore, and it becomes increasingly vital to prepare my body before engaging in activity.  In my early 20's I was skeptical, but after learning the hard way I'm done fighting it, and feel a lot better for it.   

     PS - Ideayou can do a modified version of this by facing the wall.  Place your palms flat against the wall with your fingers down toward the ground.  The heel of your palm should be level with your shoulders.  Again, straight spine, shoulders back and down away from your ears. 

    Also play with pulling your fingers back from time to time.  Eventually you'll regain some of the range of motion you once had.

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  • 10-30-2008 8:51 PM In reply to

    • tinaq
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    Re: TRX and wrist pain Fix & Modified

    I fractured my distal radius approximately 6 weeks ago (just call it a wrist fracture) and am progressing my weight bearing with the TRX.  Per my ortho's instructions I'm gaining range of motion (ROM) but it's not 100%-it will take time & diligence.  Floor push-ups place too much stress & pain to my wrist--I have trouble with flexion.  However, I can do standing, angled TRX push-ups because it allows me to keep my wrists straight.  I'm wearing my wrist brace to ensure stability.  Every week,  I'm finding my wrists can bear more weight & the TRX makes it so adaptable simply by changing foot placement.

     Also, want to comment, when I first fractured my wrist I was not allowed to hold anything heavier than a coffee cup for the first few weeks.  When I was cleared to begin weight bearing, the TRX and resistance bands were the kindest & most adaptable equipment to use for upper body.  They allowed me to keep a straight wrist & minimal stress to the joint. 

     Anyways, I'll keep working on my ROM and progressing my weight bearing.  I'm at about 75% capacity aleady--amazing.  Looking forward to resuming incline chest presses...SOON! 

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  • 11-05-2008 10:54 AM In reply to

    • Ryan
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    Re: TRX and wrist pain Fix & Modified

    Couldn't hold a coffee cup...wow!  You are a serious TRX success story.  Love to hear how your range of motion does as time goes by. 

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