As we age we experience many more aches and pains. Some may be a natural part of aging, while others may be the result of injury. But sometimes it can be difficult to pinpoint the cause of the pain. When symptoms overlap it can make diagnoses more difficult. Take wrist pain for example. There are many conditions associated with wrist pain, from injury to tendonitis or carpal tunnel syndrome. The key is to understand the causes of your wrist pain to better determine which condition you actually have.

The wrist is compiled of bones, tendons and ligaments. All of these components work together to create even the slightest movement in our fingertips. Because we use our hands and wrists so often, those areas can be prone to injury which leads to discomfort and pain. If severe enough, surgery can be required to fix the damage which has been caused.


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