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**Ambush Master** · 05-10-2009, 07:12

I had the same problem, but in both hands. It happened while working under my vehicle by me striking wrenches with the palm of my hand rather than getting out from under and going for a hammer. The doc had me purchase 2 eggs of Silly Putty, combine them and squeeze it like you would a ball. The advantage of the SP over a ball is that it allows for a longer range of motion. This helps to strengthen the muscles and structures of your hand, wrist and forearm, but doing so GENTLY while the nerve mends. Also he had me buy a Left and Right Wrist Brace. Wear the Brace at night when you sleep. It is common to fold your wrist over 90 deg in your sleep and this doesn't help the healing process at all.

You do need to consult with a Doc though to be certain that there aren't other issues.

Take care.
Martin

05-10-2009, 07:12	#8
Ambush Master Quiet Professional Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: DFW Texas Area Posts: 4,741	I had the same problem, but in both hands. It happened while working under my vehicle by me striking wrenches with the palm of my hand rather than getting out from under and going for a hammer. The doc had me purchase 2 eggs of Silly Putty, combine them and squeeze it like you would a ball. The advantage of the SP over a ball is that it allows for a longer range of motion. This helps to strengthen the muscles and structures of your hand, wrist and forearm, but doing so GENTLY while the nerve mends. Also he had me buy a Left and Right Wrist Brace. Wear the Brace at night when you sleep. It is common to fold your wrist over 90 deg in your sleep and this doesn't help the healing process at all. You do need to consult with a Doc though to be certain that there aren't other issues. Take care. Martin __________________ Martin sends.
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