# My wrist hurts from long periods of yoyoing, any tips? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [June 27, 2011, 8:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-wrist-hurts-from-long-periods-of-yoyoing-any-tips/27650 "2011-06-27T20:15:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Hiphopyoer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b3f665/32.png) [@Hiphopyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hiphopyoer)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2011, 8:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-wrist-hurts-from-long-periods-of-yoyoing-any-tips/27650/1 "2011-06-27T20:15:08Z")
I yoed for about the whole day yesterday and my wrist hurts every time I move it up or down. ---
**Author:** ![samyoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/samyoyos/32/605_2.png) [@samyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/samyoyos)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2011, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-wrist-hurts-from-long-periods-of-yoyoing-any-tips/27650/2 "2011-06-27T20:24:18Z")
You should take a break like if you had a ten hour period yoyo for 3 hours break for 30 minutes or something like that. ---
**Author:** ![dynikus](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dynikus/32/812_2.png) [@dynikus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dynikus)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2011, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-wrist-hurts-from-long-periods-of-yoyoing-any-tips/27650/3 "2011-06-27T20:47:25Z")
I had similar, but for me it was my elbow from trying to do hook for like an hour straight. Just don’t elbow for a day and you should be fine ---
**Author:** ![ccn411](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ccn411/32/192885_2.png) [@ccn411](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ccn411)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2011, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-wrist-hurts-from-long-periods-of-yoyoing-any-tips/27650/4 "2011-06-28T16:53:19Z")
The best thing a yo-yoer can do for his hands and wrist are to take a break. Too much yo-yoing might not be a good thing if your wrists hurt. Give it a day off and try again the next day. Who knows? Maybe a break can be good for your tricks. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2011, 5:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-wrist-hurts-from-long-periods-of-yoyoing-any-tips/27650/5 "2011-06-28T17:03:16Z")
I have a pinched nerve issue PRIOR to starting to yoyo(middle of April 2011, not sure what I did). I started near the start of March 2011. Much weakness in my right arm. Doctors are still trying to figure it out exactly. Anyhow, with me, pain is a part of life. No pain, no gain. But I had to stop throwing 2 weeks prior to an event to rest my arm to ensure I can handle the show(barely but did). I was practicing for an hour a day, and my elbow and wrist and hand hurt(from the yoyo smacking it) End results: No real improvement for me. I still recommend people rest. If you’re going to practice, I’d say go for 15 minutes, then a 5 minute break. Practice again, then take a longer break. As you build up, you can go longer. But you do need to take breaks. ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Elliott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/49beb7/32.png) [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2011, 7:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-wrist-hurts-from-long-periods-of-yoyoing-any-tips/27650/6 "2011-06-28T19:24:11Z")
Take a break. Over time, your wrists will get stronger and won’t sore so quickly. ---
**Author:** ![Hiphopyoer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b3f665/32.png) [@Hiphopyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hiphopyoer)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2011, 10:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-wrist-hurts-from-long-periods-of-yoyoing-any-tips/27650/7 "2011-06-28T22:48:20Z")
hey guys, I just realized it is a sprain, not soreness, I checked symptoms online and it was exactly like what I’m feeling. I found my info here: [Wrist Sprain - Utah Mountain Biking](http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/firstaid/wristspr.htm) , but it said if it’s minor it will only hurt when you move your wrist all the way up or down. But when I move it left ( p.s this is my left wrist ), it hurts too! My mom will never let me go to the doctor for minor reasons even though were insured, I don’t know if it’s minor or major, I will attempt to do RICE tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![BattleToads](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/47e85d/32.png) [@BattleToads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BattleToads)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2011, 12:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-wrist-hurts-from-long-periods-of-yoyoing-any-tips/27650/8 "2011-06-29T00:07:28Z")
> [@Hiphopyoer](#): > > hey guys, I just realized it is a sprain, not soreness, I checked symptoms online and it was exactly like what I’m feeling. I found my info here: [Wrist Sprain - Utah Mountain Biking](http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/firstaid/wristspr.htm) , but it said if it’s minor it will only hurt when you move your wrist all the way up or down. But when I move it left ( p.s this is my left wrist ), it hurts too! My mom will never let me go to the doctor for minor reasons even though were insured, I don’t know if it’s minor or major, I will attempt to do RICE tomorrow. Take a decent break and do some gentle hand and wrist stretches. It might suck to not yoyo for a few days, but getting carpel tunnel or repetitive motion syndrome can plague you for the rest of your life. If you truly are throwing more than 4 hours a day, that’s a significant strain. Also, make sure your shoulder, elbow, and wrist are perfectly in line before you throw (you should be able to set a wood plank from your shoulder to your hand and then balance a glass of water on it) as this will reduce strain due to unnatural muscle movements. If problems persist, contact a doctor of course. I doubt anyone on these boards is a certified MD, and your health always comes first. ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Elliott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/49beb7/32.png) [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2011, 12:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-wrist-hurts-from-long-periods-of-yoyoing-any-tips/27650/9 "2011-06-29T00:18:20Z")
If you really think it’s a sprain, remember to limber up your throw arm a little both before and during prolonged yoyoing ---
**Author:** ![Hiphopyoer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b3f665/32.png) [@Hiphopyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hiphopyoer)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2011, 3:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-wrist-hurts-from-long-periods-of-yoyoing-any-tips/27650/10 "2011-06-29T03:16:43Z")
> [@BattleToads](#): > > > [@Hiphopyoer](#): > > > > hey guys, I just realized it is a sprain, not soreness, I checked symptoms online and it was exactly like what I’m feeling. I found my info here: [Wrist Sprain - Utah Mountain Biking](http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/firstaid/wristspr.htm) , but it said if it’s minor it will only hurt when you move your wrist all the way up or down. But when I move it left ( p.s this is my left wrist ), it hurts too! My mom will never let me go to the doctor for minor reasons even though were insured, I don’t know if it’s minor or major, I will attempt to do RICE tomorrow. > > Take a decent break and do some gentle hand and wrist stretches. It might suck to not yoyo for a few days, but getting carpel tunnel or repetitive motion syndrome can plague you for the rest of your life. > > If you truly are throwing more than 4 hours a day, that’s a significant strain. Also, make sure your shoulder, elbow, and wrist are perfectly in line before you throw (you should be able to set a wood plank from your shoulder to your hand and then balance a glass of water on it) as this will reduce strain due to unnatural muscle movements. > > If problems persist, contact a doctor of course. I doubt anyone on these boards is a certified MD, and your health always comes first. How will I know if I have one of the syndromes. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2011, 9:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-wrist-hurts-from-long-periods-of-yoyoing-any-tips/27650/11 "2011-06-29T09:06:21Z")
Heheh he said period of yoyoing. :B If your wrist hurts while yoyoing, take a break. a 5 - 10 minute break will do :3 ---
**Author:** ![AngryGumball](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/angrygumball/32/683872_2.png) [@AngryGumball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AngryGumball)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2011, 4:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-wrist-hurts-from-long-periods-of-yoyoing-any-tips/27650/12 "2011-07-01T04:19:06Z")
You know, I had the same question around this time last year when I started to heavily get back into throwing. It got to where my wrists were hurting so I slowed down a bit. I still continued to throw however so that my wrists will become stronger. Today, I’ll occasionally get a sore arm only if I’ve been non stop throwing all day (like when I was at BAC, spent the day throwing 70 grams). After a couple days and throwing a lighter yoyo my arm was fine. So I just call it conditioning. Ease up if you’re finding yourself becoming strained…and if you are itching to still throw, perhaps just mess with a Mosquito, something light. ---
**Author:** ![Hiphopyoer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b3f665/32.png) [@Hiphopyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hiphopyoer)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2011, 4:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-wrist-hurts-from-long-periods-of-yoyoing-any-tips/27650/13 "2011-07-01T04:54:32Z")
> [@AngryGumball](#): > > You know, I had the same question around this time last year when I started to heavily get back into throwing. It got to where my wrists were hurting so I slowed down a bit. I still continued to throw however so that my wrists will become stronger. Today, I’ll occasionally get a sore arm only if I’ve been non stop throwing all day (like when I was at BAC, spent the day throwing 70 grams). After a couple days and throwing a lighter yoyo my arm was fine. So I just call it conditioning. Ease up if you’re finding yourself becoming strained…and if you are itching to still throw, perhaps just mess with a Mosquito, something light. Like a yyf ONE? ---
**Author:** ![frodoslair](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/frodoslair/32/833_2.png) [@frodoslair](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/frodoslair)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2011, 4:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-wrist-hurts-from-long-periods-of-yoyoing-any-tips/27650/14 "2011-07-01T04:56:41Z")
I had pretty bad RSI (repetitive strain injury) and stopped yoyoing for almost a year. I can actually found that light yoyos can make it worse, as you tend to compensate by throwing harder. I found that the most strain actually came from the yoyo “thunking” at the bottom of the string - which is why I prefer narrower gaps and one of the reasons I don’t like concave bearings. The second biggest strain is when you bind and the yoyo pulls on the string. If you’re using a heavy yoyo or it is spinning very fast, it will put a lot more strain on your wrist as the yoyo bites into the string. I saw a few specialists, none of whom helped at all. Eventually a trip to a Chinese doctor and an extended break did the trick. Like others have said, take a break. Stretch your wrist before throwing and slowly build up your strength and tolerances. Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![scyshc](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/scyshc/32/658_2.png) [@scyshc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/scyshc)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2011, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-wrist-hurts-from-long-periods-of-yoyoing-any-tips/27650/15 "2011-07-01T18:12:30Z")
that sounds about right if you just started throwing take it easy while you throw cause the last thing you want is to mess up your wrist ---
**Author:** ![Hiphopyoer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b3f665/32.png) [@Hiphopyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hiphopyoer)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2011, 10:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-wrist-hurts-from-long-periods-of-yoyoing-any-tips/27650/16 "2011-07-01T22:25:51Z")
> [@scyshc](#): > > that sounds about right if you just started throwing > take it easy while you throw cause the last thing you want is to mess up your wrist I started about 8 months ago tho. It’s getting better every day tho.