Pain In Index Finger, Elbow, Shoulder And Wrist, May Be Repetitive Strain Injury. Is It Safe To Use Hand Gripper For Muscle Strength?

Posted on Thu, 5 Jul 2012

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Question : Feeling pain in index finger, elbow, shoulder and wrist...I believe this is called RSI (Repititive Strain Injury). I want to know, if its safe to use hand gripper for muscle strength?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (4 hours later)

Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain you are having has been diagnosed as thoracic outlet syndrome by your orthopedician after examination. It involves compression of the nerve roots causing the pain.
Using a hand gripper will not affect the problem. You can continue using it in moderation. This will definitely help in enhancing the muscle strength.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (8 minutes later)

Thank you Dr. XXXXXXX for the quick response.

I am not able to take appointment with Dr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX Who among the following do you advise me to consult for thoracic outlet syndrome treatment.

General physician, orthopedician, Neuro Surgeon, Physiotheraphist.

Also, I was thinking of joining Gym. is it advisable?

Regards,
-Shahid

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (27 minutes later)

Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Neurosurgeon will be the best person to consult in your case.
You can join a gym but be sure to do the exercises under the care of a trainer and do it in moderation.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar