CONDITION OVERVIEW
Wrist pain can make nearly every daily task, from typing to lifting, a painful experience. The wrist is a complex joint, and pain can stem from nerve compression (like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome), inflamed tendons (tendinitis), arthritis, or old injuries. This pain can manifest as aching, tingling, numbness, or sharp pain with movement. At Spine and Nerve Center Riverview, we offer precise diagnostics and cutting-edge, non-surgical treatments to relieve your pain and restore hand and wrist function.
ROOT CAUSES
Wrist pain often results from repetitive stress, inflammation, or nerve compression. The type and location of pain provide key clues to the cause.
The most common cause of wrist-related nerve pain. Compression of the median nerve in the wrist, causing numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand.
Inflammation of the tendons, often from overuse. De Quervain's tenosynovitis is a common type, causing pain at the base of the thumb.
"Wear-and-tear" (osteoarthritis) or rheumatoid arthritis can cause joint pain, stiffness, and swelling, often limiting the wrist's range of motion.
Damage to the complex ligaments of the wrist, often from a fall. This can lead to chronic pain, weakness, and a "clicking" sensation.
RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS
Wrist pain symptoms are often very specific, from tingling in the fingers to pain with certain twisting or gripping motions.
Numbness or "pins and needles" in the thumb, index, and middle fingers, especially at night. A key sign of carpal tunnel.
Sharp pain when twisting the wrist, gripping, or making a fist, such as when turning a key or opening a jar.
A feeling of weakness in the hand and a tendency to drop objects. Often associated with nerve compression.
A constant dull, aching pain or stiffness in the wrist joint, limiting your ability to bend it. Often a sign of arthritis.
Visible puffiness or a localized, tender spot on the wrist, often indicating tendinitis or an acute injury.
A clicking, catching, or grinding sensation when moving the wrist, which may indicate a ligament tear or arthritis.
Don't let wrist pain, numbness, or tingling from carpal tunnel, tendinitis, or arthritis disrupt your work and life. We specialize in advanced, non-surgical diagnostics and treatments to relieve your pain. Contact us to explore your options.