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  • 30-03-2015 12:56pm
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    shalalala
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    Hey all, I am not sure if I am posting on the right forum so mods feel free to move!

    I have always had weak wrists but after I tried my first kick boxing class last week my left hand was in agony. The pain started in the little finger and now all my joints are a bit swollen. I am on some meds which can make this happen.

    Not looking for medical advise, more looking for anyones hints and tips on how to protect my hand and wrist in the gloves while still being able to keep mobility for the rest of the class when we haven't got gloves on. Got another class tonight and I really don't want to irritate it again


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    Hanley
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    Are you hitting things? Did the teach you how to wrap your hands?!?!?!?

    If they're making you hit things and not showing you how to wrap up under your gloves it's madness in my opinion.

    Something like this would help A LOT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kgVnNAHLLM


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    shalalala
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,710 ✭✭✭shalalala


    Hanley wrote: »
    Are you hitting things? Did the teach you how to wrap your hands?!?!?!?

    If they're making you hit things and not showing you how to wrap up under your gloves it's madness in my opinion.

    Something like this would help A LOT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kgVnNAHLLM

    Yeah bags... No one seems to have wraps, this looks like exactly what I need. I even had blood blisters between my pinky and ring. Do you by any chance know the cheapest place to buy these in Dublin?


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    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    shalalala wrote: »
    Yeah bags... No one seems to have wraps, this looks like exactly what I need. I even had blood blisters between my pinky and ring. Do you by any chance know the cheapest place to buy these in Dublin?

    This is the first place that springs to mind; http://mullensports.com/

    They're so cheap anyway that you'd be hauling ass around to save a euro or two. Your time's worth more than that :)


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    shalalala
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,710 ✭✭✭shalalala


    You are a star! Will report back. Hopefully I will be able to write my name at the end of class this week :pac:


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    Mellor
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    +1 for hand wraps.

    Most likely, poor technique is the main issue here. Like you wrist collapsing. Wraps will help you keep the correct alignment in your wrist when punching. It should feel much better from the get go.


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    bossdga
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    +1 for hand wraps.

    Also make sure If that you don't bend your wrist during contact, injury to your wrist can occur otherwise.

    Cheers


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    bossdga
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    +1 for hand wraps.

    Also make sure that you don't bend your wrist during contact, injury to your wrist can occur otherwise.

    Cheers


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