jeepdog : Warrior Poet

Re: hand injury after 8 months of dumbbells?

jeepdog said Nov 30, 2007, 9:34 PM:

 

I have pondered this since you posted, wondering how to answer.

There are far too many variables as to what this can be, and what is causing this, which has made me reluctant to answer.  Yet, no one has answered, so now I feel obligated. 

Any sprain can occur when a sudden, forceful movement injures a ligament, which has become stiff or weak through poor conditioning or overuse.

The “overuse” part can be a plethora of things - too much weight, too many reps, poor form (most likely cause, which is usually precipitated by too much weight), improper movement (jerking) are just a few.  We would have to observe you to really know what is going on.

I recommend reading on form, technique, and programs for your particular work out.  Use FIT.
See a health professional or physical therapist about your injury.