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Wrist Pain

Extensor Digitorum Muscle Pain

    The extensor digitorum is located in the back of the forearm. It contributes to pain in the back of the hand and middle finger which sometimes radiates up into the back of the wrist and the back of the forearm. Pain is occasionally felt in the front of the wrist, just below the palm.

    Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Muscle Pain

      The flexor digitorum superficialis is located in the front of the forearm. It contributes to pain in the four fingers, the palm, and occasionally the wrist. The muscle is a major contributor to trigger finger.

      Palmaris Longus Muscle Pain

        The palmaris longus muscle contributes to pain in the wrist, the palm of the hand, and will sometimes extend up into the forearm.

        Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Muscle Pain

          The flexor carpi ulnaris muscle is located on the inside (pinky side) of the forearm. It contributes to pain in the wrist, palm of the hand, and the ring and little fingers. Pain is sometimes felt in the elbow.

          Flexor Carpi Radialis Muscle Pain

            The flexor carpi radialis muscle is located in the front of the forearm. It contributes to pain in the wrist, bottom of the palm that often extends to the thumb pad and thumb. Twisting the wrist and gripping objects is painful.

            Extensor Indicis Muscle Pain

              The extensor indicis muscle is located in the back of the forearm. It contributes to pain in the back of the wrist, hand, and index finger. The pain will often feel like you have sprained or strained the back of the hand. It can also cause charley horse like cramps in the index finger.

              Pronator Teres Muscle Pain

                The pronator teres muscle is located in the front of the forearm. It can contribute to pain in the wrist near the thumb. Pain is often felt in the thumb pad and can extend up into the forearm. Cupping the hand can become almost impossible because of intense pain in the wrist and or thumb pad.

                Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Muscle Pain

                  The extensor carpi ulnaris is found in the back of the forearm toward the side of the little finger. It can contribute to wrist pain. The pain feels like a severe sprain. Twisting the wrist can cause sharp pain. The muscle is also a prime contributor to writers cramp.

                  Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis Muscle Pain

                    The extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle is located in the back of the forearm on the side of the thumb. It contributes to a burning pain in the back of the hand that sometimes extends up to the forearm. Twisting the wrist can cause excruciating pain. It also can cause a weakened unreliable grip.

                    Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus Muscle Pain

                      The extensor carpi radialis longus contributes to pain in the elbow, forearm, back of the hand and first finger. It contributes to tennis elbow and can cause a weak unreliable grip.

                      Subscapularis Muscle: Frozen Shoulder Pain, Rotator Cuff

                        The subscapularis muscle is found on the inside of the shoulder blade. It can cause severe pain in the shoulder blade area that can also run down the back of the arm. Pain is also often felt in the wrist, but not the forearm.