Sharp Wrist Pain Injury from hitting Heavy Bag without Wrapps

[DaxxKahn]

Speaking of wrapping hands correctly (and yes, there are a bunch of ways to do it correctly and even more ways to do it badly), here are the GOALS:

1) Hold the 4 bones of the hand (metacarpals) together as a UNIT...

2) Lock the thumb in...

3) Strength the wrist itself to prevent it "breaking" over...

4) Pad the knuckles a little more...

Negative goals (i.e., things to AVOID):

1) Making the wrap too tight, especially at the knuckles/hand so that the circulation is impaired...

2) Too much material in the PALM of the hand (too much material in palm prevents CLOSING the hand properly)...


Also, many people like to "look the wrap in" with wraps BETWEEN the fingers. There is nothing technically wrong about this (I like to do it too), as LONG AS you don't spread the bones of the hand...

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HerbM

I personally do not suggest wrapping your hands between the knuckles if yu are not familiar with what you are doing...Personally I also do not think that excessive wrap is needed...I see guys all the time using these wraps that are about 8 feet long thinking they will do a better job...The wrap is just to keep the hand protected and help prevent injury they are not going to prevent everything..make you hit harder....make it so you can not get hurt etc...all the things some guys tend to not understand..

Years ago when I first started coaching as an amateur I actually went to clinics that taught you how to do these things for your fighters...And then you pick up tricks of your own over time.,,,plus each fighter likes it a bit different or becauser of hand injuries need it wrapped a certain way in certain places....

I was more or less giving advice for a new guy like he explained...Kind of keep it simple...when you learn more then try the others...I agree 100% about going between the fingers with wraps...if not done correct you make bigger problems then prevent...especially when circulation is cut off like you mentioned....Your hands go numb a bit and can have an injury though probably minor that you do not realize and keep hitting the bag sparring etc then later after it is off realize your hurt

I hope my previous post didn't sound like I was disagreeing with you, Daxx, because that was not my intention -- just thought it a good place to mention the points to emphasize in wrapping.

I will disagree slightly with the (new) point about wraps too long at "8 feet" -- probably you really just meant overlong wraps and pulled that figure out of the air rather than meaning it literally.

120" wraps are too short for most grown men and that is 10 feet. The standard size for adults males is 180" or 15 feet, and this is even a bit short for someone like me who has giant hands like a super heavyweight.

I agree in no using overlong wraps, but would not want to encourage more (larger) male boxes to buy 10 foot or shorter wraps when 180" is more appropriate for most.

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Herb

Hate to disagree but there is no need for 10' Mexi wraps to use in the gym...It does nothing for you....It is not the wrap it is how they are wrapped that countes and the only part that really requires the extra padding is the top of the hand...

Everyone has their preference....I have been wrapping hands for 20 years and was taught by Matt Baranski and Bob Miller...Havent had a fighter breakl a hand yet

[HerbM]

Is there somewhere (on the Internet) that shows wrapping correctly with less than 8' of wrap? (Since you said that even 8' was too much.)

Are you opposed to just the length, or do you also disagree with any other (besides padding the knuckles) reason I gave for wrapping? (i.e., hold bones together, lock the thumb in, stiffen the wrist)

To be clear: I really want your opinion (as opposed to just arguing with you.)

[Frankly, I doubt that my hands would be damaged by not wrapping at all, but then my hands are massive. I do however wrap carefully.]

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HerbM

[DaxxKahn]

Is there somewhere (on the Internet) that shows wrapping correctly with less than 8' of wrap? (Since you said that even 8' was too much.)

Are you opposed to just the length, or do you also disagree with any other (besides padding the knuckles) reason I gave for wrapping? (i.e., hold bones together, lock the thumb in, stiffen the wrist)

To be clear: I really want your opinion (as opposed to just arguing with you.)

[Frankly, I doubt that my hands would be damaged by not wrapping at all, but then my hands are massive. I do however wrap carefully.]

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HerbM

As I noted and as I stated I see guys using wraps that are 8 feet long or longer but it is not nesseccary...That mean just because they use them does not mean they need all 8 feet...This is going by Mexican handwraps which is the standard that most people use in a gym mainly because it is easier to wrap by themselves and come in standard sizes...The 8 feet is given for adjustments that are needed EG some guys need more on the sides or more on the upper part of the wrist....I can not name how many times I have seen guys in the gym become confused after 2 layers because they can not figureout what to do with all the extra wrap as it just gets bigger...If there was a problem..EG weak wrist, issues on the outer hand etc where extra enforcement was needed then the extra wrap would be something important...

I have seen wraps come in 180, 170, and 160 inches for adults in the usual hook and loop style.....In fact now many guys are starting to favor the semi elastic ones that are much shorter...The mans size are like standard Junior's at 120"...They do not have excessive give to them...Enough to make them snug....That is all you need

If your hands are so big that standard wraps can not make 2 complete trips around them I would like to see a picture of them because George Chuvalo has about the biggest hands I have seen on an average sized man and those were massive.....I would never suggest hitting a heavy bag or sparring without wrapped hands it is looking for an injury....


Not to be a smart ass or sound like a know it all but if I would need then internet to show how to wrap hands proper then my opinion or knowledge of the sport is limited to the point where I should not give advice at all......Thye link I posted for the guy who began this thread was just so he had something he could follow because it seems from what he posted he was just beginning and did not have to much advicxe being thrown his way where he was working out...Plus something he could use top practice at home...

Also keep in mind wrapping ypour hands for gym time and for fights are 2 different things.....Gauze length and wraps are 2 different things as well

[Gray Lion]

Christian....go see a doctor. Do not fool around with someone who is not familiar with sports injuries.

[AdamGB]

The chiropracter may have relocated something out of place, but what put it that way in the first place? Whether it was weakness/tightness in the forearm muscles, incorrect form or the lack of wraps it needs to be addressed and if it isn't addressed then why would the problem not return? An old path never goes anywhere new, there are no quick fixes.

[Scrap]

Adam correct, theres something wrong down the line of movement.

[jahmez]

Tighten your wraps from the side of your wrist closest to your body