Table of contents:
- How can wrist pain occur?
- What causes pain in the wrist?
- 1. Sports injury
- 2. Repetitive movements
- 3. Certain diseases or conditions
Wrist pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal (bone and muscle) problems. Usually, your body movements are not affected by the wrist, but overuse or sudden accidents can cause pain in this part of the body. This pain can affect daily activities and limit range of motion. Therefore, it is important to know what wrist pain means in order to find a way to treat it.
How can wrist pain occur?
The wrist is made up of eight small bones. These bones provide support to a channel called the carpal tunnel that runs from the wrist to the bottom of the palm. The nerves and tendons are contained in it, making this channel important. Ligaments are used to keep them in place.
Normal activities do not cause wrist pain, but repetitive activities such as cutting or typing can damage the wrist. Wrist pain can also come from sudden injuries during exercise or work. Other syndromes such as carpal tunnel syndrome can be the cause of this problem.
Wrist pain starts with swelling and bruising on the wrist. This could be a sign of injury. Abnormal joint shape or difficulty moving the wrist can be a sign of a fracture.
What causes pain in the wrist?
Wrist pain can be experienced by anyone at any age. However, if you have wrist pain, this means you may be at risk for these problems:
1. Sports injury
Wrist pain can result from injury. This injury can be the result of certain sports such as basketball, volleyball, bowling, golf or tennis. It also requires you to use your hands and wrists very often, and this can lead to overuse.
2. Repetitive movements
In some types of work, you have to do things over and over again. If this requires you to use your wrists and hands, wrist pain may develop over time. These jobs include a hairdresser and a chef. If you do this job, you should consider changing jobs or paying more attention to your wrist.
3. Certain diseases or conditions
When you are pregnant, fluid retention in the body puts pressure on the carpal tunnel. The carpal tunnel is a channel that extends from the wrist to the bottom of the palm. However, this condition is temporary and can disappear within a few months after you give birth.
Diabetes can affect the wrist. Your wrists can become stiff and you find it difficult to move or use them.
Obesity is also a risk factor for wrist pain. When you are overweight, the body has excess fat. This excess fat can destroy joints and cause wrist pain.
Wrist pain is a problem that causes pain or discomfort in the wrist. Having wrist pain means that you've had an injury or other problem to your wrist. It also means you may be at higher risk for wrist pain than other people.
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