Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Should I Be Worried About The Loud Pops In My Wrist Followed By Bruising And Pain?

I am a massage therapist and during a session afew days ago I felt and heard 2 loud pops in my wrist. Now I have pain in my forearm whenever I move it and a deep bruised feeling in the center on the inside of my forearm. Could it be a serious injury and should I go to the doctors?
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,

You seemed to have sprained your wrist by possibly by a heavy massage session.Please ice it. use a compression bandage and take pain medications when necessary.

It will be better to elevate your hand above the heart level to avoid swelling.

Mild to moderate sprains respond to this method and you will get well soon after some wrist exercises.

If not better even after a week then there could be tear of the wrist ligaments which need an MRI and treatment according to the situation.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr George Verghese, Orthopaedic Surgeon
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Manipulative therapy


Loading Online Doctors....
Should I Be Worried About The Loud Pops In My Wrist Followed By Bruising And Pain?

Hi, You seemed to have sprained your wrist by possibly by a heavy massage session.Please ice it. use a compression bandage and take pain medications when necessary. It will be better to elevate your hand above the heart level to avoid swelling. Mild to moderate sprains respond to this method and you will get well soon after some wrist exercises. If not better even after a week then there could be tear of the wrist ligaments which need an MRI and treatment according to the situation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr George Verghese, Orthopaedic Surgeon