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Then, they’ll lightly apply pressure to each spot, asking you whether you feel pain, discomfort or nothing at all. If you feel pain on the outermost spots of the top two rows, it’s likely a sign of radial tunnel syndrome.
Wrist pain is often caused by sprains or fractures from sudden injuries. But wrist pain also can result from long-term problems, such as repetitive stress, arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. Because so many factors can lead to wrist pain, diagnosing the exact cause can be difficult.
Wrist tendinitis (tendonitis) is inflammation in the tendons that connect your lower arm to the bones in your fingers. The condition can cause pain when you grip and lift objects or move your wrist or fingers. Wrist tendon pain usually goes away with rest, medication, injections or splinting. Some people need surgery, though.
Carpal tunnel syndrome causes hand pain that can be achy and sometimes "zingy," as well as tingling or numbness in the fingers and thumb. Rubbing the inside of your wrist may cause tingling or electrical nerve sensations, as well. Pain can also go up your arm, and you may notice weakness or clumsiness.
Wrist pain may feel sharp, dull, achy, or like pins and needles. Pain may get worse on the top of the wrist, when you bend your wrist forward, flex it backward, put pressure on it, or rotate it to turn a doorknob.
If you’re experiencing pain on the top of your wrist, don’t be so quick to assume it’s carpal tunnel syndrome. Here’s what it really could be.
Experiencing pain in your wrist when bending or engaging in any other movements can be indicative of a wrist injury or other underlying problem. There are several potential causes for wrist pain, and we will outline some of the most common causes below. A common cause of wrist pain when bending is osteoarthritis.