Wrist pain arises from a variety of causes — repetitive wrist use, structural problems, inflammation, and more — and its symptoms and treatment approach differ depending on the affected area and underlying mechanism.

▪️ Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A common condition caused by compression of the median nerve on the inside of the wrist.
▪️ Wrist Tenosynovitis (De Quervain’s Syndrome): Inflammation of the tendons that move the thumb and their surrounding sheath, mainly caused by overuse of the thumb and wrist — from activities like childcare or computer work.
▪️ Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) Injury: Damage to the cartilage and ligament tissue on the little-finger side of the wrist, caused by falling onto an outstretched hand or repeated twisting.
▪️ Wrist Sprain and Degenerative Arthritis: Caused by lifting heavy objects, sudden impact, or age-related wear of the joint cartilage.

In Korean medicine, wrist pain is diagnosed as a disruption of Qi-Blood circulation in the meridians, or as blood stasis and musculoskeletal weakness resulting from overuse and trauma — with treatment tailored accordingly.

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Hamsoa Family Clinic Wrist Pain Program