Wrist pain from crutches

I have developed nerve pain in my right wrist, thumb side, underneath. No doubt it is caused by leaning on the crutches. This is the side where I will need to use crutches for many more weeks so any help is eagerly accepted.

Bjorn

I cannot help only sympathise as I have pain in my arms shoulders elbows and hands from the crutches. I have arthritis in all of these joints and the crutches are aggrevating it big time. Pain in the backside arnt they but a neccessity all the same x

I too can only sympatize.. I find using a cane hurts my left shoulder as it aches alot in the evenings, if I've been out shopping or on my feet too much.

I hope you find some relief.

I would suggest double checking that the crutches are adjusted correctly. If they are, check your posture while using them. I found it very easy to slouch when using crutches. That puts unnecessary strain on your wrists, elbows, and shoulders.

Bjorn, I can relate to your wrist pain. I had wrist pain for awhile when using crutches but my bigest problem now is tendonitis in my elbow. I have been using a cane or crutches since last October and my elbow is about to kill me. I have to keep on motrin to keep the pain at a low level but if I forget to take it at night before bed....well, yowee does it hurt.

Like others have said, check the crutch height and try not to lean so much on that wrist. I know it's hard.