
Originally Posted by
barbndr
First thing you need to do is let it rest for about 2 weeks. Sounds like a strain/sprain. You need to give it time to heal: rest, ice, anti-inflammatories, light massage and stretching. If pain free after about 2 weeks, go slowly back to your normal routine avoiding exercises that cause pain. You may want to consider using wrist wraps selectively to add a bit more protection. If you can train pain free, you won't need to do anything to build it up. It will come back to normal strength on its own. Your problem sounds like muscle or ligamentous damage (or both) and doesn't need to be "built up". Take it easy for a little while and you should be back to 100% soon.