personally idk whats wrong with it
but gradually my wrist started to get worse and worse
to where it's reached constant pain,
and at practice it gets to where its so painful I can't help but cry?
and like for real im use to pain
i was a competitive gymnast and suffered through some major back problems
untill my coach made me see and doctor where i was told it was either quit or surgery
):
so now i cheer and my wrists are the problem......
ive tried taping them
icing them
nothing
one is worse than the other
and its managable pain untill we start tumbling and stunting
i just want to know whats wrong with it?
and what i can do to help it?

charlotte234s

I'd suggest quitting the activities that harm you, personally.

jonasboyslove

but its not so easy to just quit competitive cheerleading
i made a commitment to the team
and team that really needs me
we have a reputation for being national champions
and if everyone just quit every time they had a little boo boo
we wouldn't be nationaly ranked like we are......
but thanks for trying

Clough

Have you ever been to a chiropractor?

jonasboyslove

yeahh about my back,
he was the one who told me to quit gymnastics

charlotte234s

Cheerleading is just as stressful as gymnastics for your wrists and back and the rest of your body. He told you to quit because they harm your body. Although you may have made a commitment to your team, your commitment to yourself should be stronger, and continually straining and injury or weakened wrist, back, anything, can put you at risk for arthritis, and many other painful injuries.

Clough

This is all very true!

Perhaps there might be some ways around this in order for you to remain on the team.

Is it possible for you to do any routines without you being one to tumble or stunt? Could things possibly be altered in some way so that you don't have to be putting so much stress on your wrists? If not, then this might be an activity that you may have to give up.

Concerning the chiropractor - I am a professional pianist. When I go to the chiropractor, besides having my back adjusted, he also adjusts my wrists. It does wonders for them!

jonasboyslove

i guess my bets bet would to see a doctor...
and if he tells me to quit this time
im gonna be done for sure!
thanks so much for the help!!!

Clough

The doctor's advice, or course, would be best. But, is there any possibility for altering anything that you might do so that you could remain on the team?

jonasboyslove

i'll still be able to be on the team,
i'll just have to be a alternate
which means i won't compete
so really theres no way for me to stay without hurting myself even more