Any recommendations for Dealing with Hand/Wrist Pain?

[Malathion]

I have the same issue, with a touch of Carpole tunnel thrown in. I placed a throttle buddy on both handle bars to support my wrist, also a great way to relax your grip which agrevates the problem.

 

[Raprider]

https://www.amazon.com/Crampbuster-...ocphy=9030766&hvtargid=pla-571702418621&psc=1

I prefer this version...since the paddle is a bit shorter/wider than the one Highwayman posted...
https://www.amazon.com/Crampbuster-...2ZV1H5JGC8Q&psc=1&refRID=WBQT1GH402ZV1H5JGC8Q


Newbert...
Can you be more specific about your issue? Where are you having pain? Fingers? Palm? Thumb?
I personally have soreness, which becomes pain, in the thick area below each of my thumbs...mainly due to years of keyboard work.
For computing, I've used one of these Carpal Tunnel wrist supports, but it's got hard plastic above and below the wrist, so I've not tried it on the Spyder, thinking that it will minimize my ability to twist my wrist.
https://www.amazon.com/Wellgate-Women-PerfectFit-Wrist-Support/dp/B000GHG3RG?th=1

On the bike, I use the Crampbuster CB4 version, which puts the paddle on the outer edge of my right hand (think below my left pinkie and ring finger), so no pressure is added below thumb. That plus the Grip Puppies from ****led offer a decent amount of relief for most days, but not all, and not for longer rides.

I am looking into supplementing with these Copper-fit Compression Gloves...
https://www.amazon.com/Copper-Compression-Arthritis-Gloves-GUARANTEED/dp/B00ZO4WW7Q

Good luck finding a solution or combination that works for you!

 

[newbert]

Newbert...
Can you be more specific about your issue? Where are you having pain? Fingers? Palm? Thumb?......

FWIW, Specifically, most of my pain is in the middle and ring fingers of each hand.

 

[newbert]

Cortisone may help in the short term. Like many, I have had numerous sports injuries and multiple surgeries for them. One, to my right shoulder required a 6 hr surgery and over two years rehab to simply place my right arm where I wanted it. Five years later I was benching 350. Then 10 years later it became so painful I had to sleep in a bean bag chair for support. Laying flat was out of the question.

Long story short. One day watching the news a medical reporter on ch. 7 LA(Denise Dador) did a report on an actor who had spent untold dollars trying to alleviate or lesson his pain. He found it, but not through a DR. A health and nutrition supplement person turned him on to a body producing chemical that he could boost in his system. In less than six weeks he was pain free. This was back in the late 80"s. With nothing to lose and a lot to gain, I tried it and was pain free in under 4 weeks, and have remained so.

If interested I'll share what I know. If not...that's Okay too.

Yes - please share! I'm all ears....

 

[Jeriatric]

Yes - please share! I'm all ears....

MSM - It's widely used in the alternative medicine field and by people looking for a natural way to relieve joint pain, reduce inflammation and boost immunity.

Recommend buying it in capsule form. You can get it in pressed pill form(at Walmart) but it's a horse pill. Best bought at a Vitamin Store or similar outlet.

FWIW - I have read studies on if it was harmful in any way and the conclusion was that it is no more harmful than water.

How to take: as recommended to me back in the 80's.

For the first six weeks take one pill(1000mg) for every 100 lbs of body weight, twice a day. Typically 2000mg morning and 2000mg at night. I weigh 235 and took 2000mg 2X a day.

You will know whether or not it is working within the first month.

After six weeks reduce to 1000mg morning and night for 3 months.

After that and only if you're having a flare up. Repeat the initial dosage amount and length of time.

Personally, I was stunned and surprised at the results.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/msm-supplements

If you try it I hope it does for you what it did for me.

 

[Raprider]

Interesting article, Jeriatric...
My chiro and acupuncturist recently recommended Glucosamine/Chondroitin with MSM and Fish Oil respectively and with similar regimens. I'll be making some purchases shortly.

 

[newbert]

MSM - It's widely used in the alternative medicine field and by people looking for a natural way to relieve joint pain, reduce inflammation and boost immunity.

Recommend buying it in capsule form. You can get it in pressed pill form(at Walmart) but it's a horse pill. Best bought at a Vitamin Store or similar outlet.

FWIW - I have read studies on if it was harmful in any way and the conclusion was that it is no more harmful than water.

How to take: as recommended to me back in the 80's.

For the first six weeks take one pill(1000mg) for every 100 lbs of body weight, twice a day. Typically 2000mg morning and 2000mg at night. I weigh 235 and took 2000mg 2X a day.

You will know whether or not it is working within the first month.

After six weeks reduce to 1000mg morning and night for 3 months.

After that and only if you're having a flare up. Repeat the initial dosage amount and length of time.

Personally, I was stunned and surprised at the results.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/msm-supplements

If you try it I hope it does for you what it did for me.

I'll give it a try. Thanks!

 

[wyliec]

Interesting article, Jeriatric...
My chiro and acupuncturist recently recommended Glucosamine/Chondroitin with MSM and Fish Oil respectively and with similar regimens. I'll be making some purchases shortly.

A chiro recommended what your chiro did, except without MSM. I tried all (with no MSM), and no change. My complaint at the time was leg cramps in the middle of the night. I will now try the MSM that Jerber recommended. I go to the gym a lot which creates inflammation in my R hip (arthritis), my problem area.


Jerber,

If you read this, water can be a problem, overhydration and you could die. I drink a lot of water to keep my metabolism up, to burn excess calories.

To the OP, I hope you don't mind getting a little off track.

 

[Jeriatric]

Interesting article, Jeriatric...
My chiro and acupuncturist recently recommended Glucosamine/Chondroitin with MSM and Fish Oil respectively and with similar regimens. I'll be making some purchases shortly.

Factoid: Back before MSM became widely known for its worth. It was not combined with any other supplement. My recommendation is to take MSM as a standalone supplement. (that does not mean don't take what others have recommended....what I meant was take it as a stand alone not an added to supplement.

I'll give it a try. Thanks!

:thumbup:

A chiro recommended what your chiro did, except without MSM. I tried all (with no MSM), and no change. My complaint at the time was leg cramps in the middle of the night. I will now try the MSM that Jerber recommended. I go to the gym a lot which creates inflammation in my R hip (arthritis), my problem area.


Jerber,

If you read this, water can be a problem, overhydration and you could die. I drink a lot of water to keep my metabolism up, to burn excess calories.

To the OP, I hope you don't mind getting a little off track.

I hear what you're saying about over hydrating. Water goes through me like 91 octane through my Spyder. :roflblack:

To the OP. If this highjack ticks you off? I apologize, and ask that you blame me, not the other guys.

 

[newbert]

OP here again. Nope - it doesn't tick me off.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

OP here .. Yes, I was looking for mechanical aids and/or riding techniques - not medication. BTW - it's been diagnosed as osteo-arthritis.

Thanks for all the responses, everyone!

Even though you said you don't want a medication answer that is what worked for me. I was having occasional A pains, mostly in my knees. My doctors had ordered me to quit using NSAIDS such as Naproxin because they are damaging to kidneys. I had never been a real user of Tylenol because it seemed to not do much for me. But since Acetaminophen is not damaging to kidneys I decided to try it. I started with 4000 mg/day, 8 500 mg tablets. After a few months I cut back to 2000 mg/day. 4000 is the recommended max dosage with no time limit so I'm at one-half of it. I have had very few bouts of A pain since then. Even works better than the Cortisone shots I had. You may want to consider that route.

 

[CoolSpyder2014]

Bar extenders may help put you in a more upright seating position, less pressure on you hands to grips

 

[newbert]

Bar extenders may help put you in a more upright seating position, less pressure on you hands to grips

Hmmm...That a thought. I'm not familiar with them though. Got a link to any specific ones that you might recommend?

Thanks!

 

[AY4B]

I used to have to take an Aleve every day for pain. Ever since I discovered C60, I have not needed any of that. Pain is no longer a problem.

 

[Jeriatric]

Interesting article, Jeriatric...
My chiro and acupuncturist recently recommended Glucosamine/Chondroitin with MSM and Fish Oil respectively and with similar regimens. I'll be making some purchases shortly.

Thought. GLUCOSAMINE taken in high dosages has side effects if you take other medications or suffer from other health issues. Google Glucosamine/MSM. MSM is safest when used as a stand alone supplement. fwiw

 

[GaryinWI]

Try the foam covers that slip ver the std grips. They open up your grip and reduces pressure on th3 nerves. Help my numbness in throttle hand considerably. And less than a $20 investment. Reduce vibrations too

 

[Big F]

I bought some fingerless gloves that have a velcro wrap around the wrist from WalMart. they are Golds Gym brand and sell in their sporting goods dept. for $14.95. I think they are designed for power lifting, etc. but work fine for driving my Spyder. It has helped me with the wrist fatigue but still get some upper right arm aches from twisting the throttle???????? I really hate to admit it is hell to get old...
BIG F

 

[Petrom714]

I got the shots in both hands for trigger finger. Dr. said it should last for life. I have had situations that felt like it was about to lock up again, but didn’t. PS. Man did those shots hurt! :shocked: cueman

hi, the shots were cortisone? i have a few over past 7 months in each hand, but was never told they work forever--im wondering ifyoure onto something better than what my doctor gave me

 

[Petrom714]

Interesting article, Jeriatric...
My chiro and acupuncturist recently recommended Glucosamine/Chondroitin with MSM and Fish Oil respectively and with similar regimens. I'll be making some purchases shortly.

major relief for me from injections into each hand of ?cortisone?

 

[mully]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Y4VIHKG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This natural supplement helps