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Wrist Pain
Q
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When I perform barbell curls my wrist hurts, what can
it be and how can I fix it?
It could be a wrist strain which is a tear in the muscle fibres
caused by repetitive movements with bad form. In my
opinion, try and avoid all straight bar movements for now.
You can look at strengthening your wrist grip by incorporating
exercises into your routine like the kettlebell swing. Give it a
few weeks to see if it gets better, if not make sure to go have
it checked out.
Knee pain from running
Q
The back part of my knee
gets sore when running.
Any idea what it could be?
Not necessarily, this could
be an injury you might not
have been aware of. Poor
posture could also be the cause. Some
knee injuries are unknown until you move
your knee in a specific way or perform
exercises such as full squats. Full squats
are a great way to strengthen ligaments
and knee joint, however they need to be
executed with perfect form and 100%
healthy knees. I suggest taking a
break from squatting, and make
sure to implement the RICE method,
(Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation).
• Rest - Make sure to rest from
squats for a week or two.
• Ice - Ice your knee for approx. 10-
20 minutes 2-3 times per day.
• Compression – Wrap your knee
with an elastic bandage, which
will help decrease swelling, but be
careful not to rap it too tightly!
• Elevation - Elevate the injured or
sore area on pillows while applying
ice and anytime you are sitting or
lying down.
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