Repetitive Strain Injury (Wrist Pain)
Lifestyle Medicine Meera•Gender: Female•Age: 28 years (Adult)• Chronicity: 8 months
Presenting Complaints & History
- Sharp pain and stiffness in the right wrist when typing or mouse clicking
- Tingling in thumb and index finger by evening
- Weakness in grip strength, occasionally dropping cups
- Wrist pain radiating up to the forearm
Clinical Assessment
Content writer presenting with repetitive strain injury and early carpal tunnel signs. Desired conservative care to avoid wrist splints.
Diagnostic Investigations: Positive Phalen's maneuver; ultrasound showed mild swelling around the flexor retinaculum.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Remedies to heal inflamed tendons, soothe median nerve compression, and restore grip strength.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Ruta Graveolens and Hypericum Perforatum
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Using ergonomic vertical mouse and split keyboard, taking hand stretches, and icing wrist after work.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 4 months- Complete resolution of wrist typing pain and forearm radiation
- No further tingling in thumb or index finger
- Grip strength fully restored, enabling normal activities
- Sustained improvement on long-term follow-up
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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