How to Treat Tendinitis of the Wrist

Whenever your wrists are used in a repetitive motion, you run the risk of getting wrist tendinitis. It is a common problem experienced by individuals who type or use the computer regularly, as well as athletes who have a lot of wrist action, such as tennis players. Although tendinitis can become quite uncomfortable and painful, it is possible to quickly recover, provided that appropriate measures are taken.

Things You'll Need

• Wrist brace

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Instructions

• 1

  Use a wrist brace or splint on the affected wrist to limit wrist movement. Limiting the mobility of the wrist allows the tendon to heal faster than it would without a brace. Purchase wrist braces from your local department store or pharmacy.

• 2

  Apply an ice pack to the affected wrist. The coldness of the ice helps to decrease inflammation of the tendon.

• 3

  Take anti-inflammatory medications to keep the wrist from swelling. A few anti-inflammatory medications that can be purchased over the counter include Aleve, aspirin and ibuprofen.

• 4

  Massage the affected wrist to help relieve pain.

• 5

  Inquire with your doctor about having surgery for your tendinitis if your symptom don't improve. Surgery should only be done for severe cases of tendinitis that cannot be treated using alternative measures. Your doctor can tell you whether or not surgery is necessary.