Published on: 7/21/2025
What could cause simultaneous pain in my wrist and shoulder joint?
Pain in both your wrist and shoulder could be due to joint impingement or complex regional pain syndrome after a stroke.
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Explanation
Experiencing pain in both your wrist and shoulder can be uncomfortable and concerning. There are a couple of possible reasons for this kind of pain.
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS): This condition can happen after a stroke. It causes pain in different parts of your body, including your joints like the wrist and shoulder. CRPS can make your skin sensitive and cause swelling or changes in color.
Joint Impingement Syndrome: This is when something gets in the way of your joint moving smoothly. It can cause pain, especially in the shoulder, but could also lead to wrist pain, if you have to use the wrist to compensate for poor shoulder movement.
If you are experiencing these symptoms, it is important to talk to a healthcare professional who can help figure out what might be causing the pain and how to treat it.
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- Hiemeyer K, Joist R, & Menninger H. (1989). [Assessment of the functional origin of shoulder pain in chronic .... Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie, 2781874.
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