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slakkerjr
Jan 21, 2004, 9:26 PM
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I was on a sloper with an open grip and all of the sudden there was an audiable "POP" and intense pain on the inside of my wrist. I have full motion but cannot have any pressure on my ring finger. What is this and how can I get it to heal?
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climbersoze
Jan 21, 2004, 9:36 PM
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There are a couple of posts about finger injuries on the first page of the injuries and accidents... did you check those out?
Go to the doc, regardless of what advice you get, though.
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vertical_reality
Jan 21, 2004, 9:48 PM
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I had the exact same thing happen to my wrist a few months ago. I iced it 15 mins on 15 mins off for the first few hours to control swelling and then again the next day, didn't climb for about 6 weeks. When I did start climbing again I taped my wrist and fingers. Climb only juggy routes and took it very easy. I still tape my wrist and fingers and it's been 4 months since it happened but there are no after effects.
I'm not a doctor but I play one on the internet.
Go see a doc just in case.
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slakkerjr
Jan 21, 2004, 10:21 PM
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Thanks.
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scubasnyder
Jan 21, 2004, 10:41 PM
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i did that once a long time ago, and it hurt for a while but now it just cracks whenever pull hard on it or twiste it.
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jabtocrag
Jan 22, 2004, 5:47 PM
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For some reason I read the thread title as "Weird Pooping". :lol:
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overlord
Jan 22, 2004, 6:33 PM
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probably something tendon related. maybe you pulled one. just take at least 6 weeks off. or maybe se an MD???
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climbon_stone
Jan 26, 2004, 5:39 PM
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Take gluclosomine, that stuff rocks for injured wrists and fingers, also TAPE UP. thats why they make that stuff. so u dont over exptend your tendons. i dont think u need to take 6 weeks off, but go easy on yer wrist. sometimes its worse Not to use it, then use it on and off. i dont recommend any 13 d's tho :lol:
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aimeerose
Jan 29, 2004, 5:14 AM
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Oh boy, I wouldn't take climbon_stone's advice unless you don't want to have much longevity in your climbing life. :wink:
You have probably partially torn one of the tendons that connects to your fingers (Flexor digitorum profundus or superficialis). You really should go to an orthopedic surgeon or physical therapist to see how bad it is. You may need an MRI. Please do yourself a favor and seek medical attention.
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revdeuno
Jan 29, 2004, 6:54 AM
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popping is generally related to an anular pully injury. Is it sore in between any of the joints on your ring finger? either way the only way to fix this is time away from climbing completely. I would suggest 10 days minimum, and tape it up big time after that if the pain stops.
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revdeuno
Jan 29, 2004, 7:09 AM
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popping is generally related to an anular pully injury. Is it sore in between any of the joints on your ring finger? either way the only way to fix this is time away from climbing completely. I would suggest 10 days minimum, and tape it up big time after that if the pain stops.
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collegekid
Jan 29, 2004, 7:22 AM
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I did this before...only it wasn't very extreme.
I was hanging on my hangboard, pushing it a little too hard, and my wrist suddenly "gave" and popped (on a sloper). It bothered me, off and on, for at least a year since then...even now it gets sore once in a while...but it wasn't so painful that i couldn't deal with it. (also, the pain was isolated to the base of the thumb/wrist)
I think it has something to do with weak wrists; the pop was just the wrist going out of alignment when it was overloaded (could be total bs--i'm not a doctor). I fixed the problem by using a wrist machine at my school's gym once a week, doing wrist rotations in both directions, and working the side to side motions as well. It seems to have worked, extremely well...I no longer have any pain in my wrist. (but if i quit doing the workouts it comes back w/in a couple weeks).
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deadpointman
Jan 29, 2004, 7:39 AM
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Ideally, you should see a doctor, preferably an orthopaedic surgeon. But in reality, a lot of tweaked tendons will heal on their own if you give them enough rest. Of course, if it there is severe swelling, lost function, or visible deformity, it would be wise to seek medical attention. That said, this is the approach to healing and rehabilitation that worked for me (the same general principles apply to everyone):
Rest until it is almost pain-free, then begin doing very light exercises such as slowly squeezing some soft putty. At the first sign that the pain is increasing again, you need to back-off and rest the hand some more before trying exercises again. The key is to gradually increase the intensity of exercises over a period of weeks and months. Start off ridiculously easy, and work your way up. The worst thing you can do is jump back on the rock, pull too hard, too soon, and re-injure the hand. Then you have to start all over again. If you have patience, you'll probably make a complete recovery and be cranking as hard as ever. :)
My personal recommendation is that you get some good climbing videos (Josh Lowell's are the best IMHO), watch them a bunch of times, and improve your technique by paying close attention to what the pros do to send hard stuff.
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ullr
Jan 29, 2004, 8:57 AM
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In reply to: Originally posted by Aimeerose You really should go to an orthopedic surgeon or physical therapist to see how bad it is. You may need an MRI. Please do yourself a favor and seek medical attention
Good advice if you have killer health insurance or are independently wealthy.
In reply to: Ideally, you should see a doctor, preferably an orthopaedic surgeon. But in reality, a lot of tweaked tendons will heal on their own if you give them enough rest. Of course, if it there is severe swelling, lost function, or visible deformity, it would be wise to seek medical attention.
More realistic for most of the US population, unfortunate as it is.
I dislocated my shoulder skiing last year and had it reduced in the ER. I was never able to afford PT for it because of my suck ass insurance. So I read everything I could about the injury and did my own little personal PT routine, it is fine now (all things considered). I am still paying the $1800 ER bill with my $2000 dollar deductible.
Vote healthcare reform in 2004. :evil:
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Jan 29, 2004, 11:20 AM
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In reply to: Weird Pooping |
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far_east_climber
Jan 29, 2004, 11:54 AM
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I had a friend who suffered the same thing you have just experienced... unfortunately I've heard that it often causes terminal chronoschilosis and often requieres amputation (such as he had). This is no joke...
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dc
Jan 29, 2004, 12:00 PM
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In reply to: terminal chronoschilosis and often requieres amputation
In reply to: This is no joke...
:lol: :lol: HAHAHAHAHAHAHA :lol: :lol:
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