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Why does my wrist feel better when pressure applied a certain way? if i turn my hand palm side up nd lay on it or apply pressure the pain goes away. p. s. i usually have a constant pain in my wrist.

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Constant : Constant wrist pain can be from nerve compression such as carpal tunnel, arthritis, tendonitis, swelling in the joint, or injury such as sprain or fracture even a remote orold injury. Referred pain from the cervical spine or neck or referred pain such as seen with shoulder or elbow issues or even referred pain from other medical conditions. A tumor or necrotic bone or bone infection can also cause constant apin still the first things i list are the more common ones...So do not assume you ahve something horrible just get it checked out! position can influence pain, as you rotate your wrist you put tension on some tisues, while releiving others. Pressure applied to a pianful area may have the effect of fooling the nerves, kind of overhwhelming the nerve that feels the pain. This is in some ways why a tens unti works or why rubbing a painful area may help too to ease pain. ( as long as it isnt exacerbating the problem) this is a very general answer. You may want to see a health care provider to learn more. Constant.

Answered 10/28/2017

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