E lbow, wrist, or hand pain can be acute or chronic. Acute refers to a sudden onset, like after a fall or other type of injury. In contrast, chronic is long-lasting and typically related to an overuse type injury or degeneration/arthritis. No matter how your pain started, your body is telling you that something is wrong, and the sooner you get help, the sooner you get relief! One of the most common reasons for persistent pain is not fully resolving an old injury. For example, suppose you sprained your wrist and never completely rehabilitated it, even though you may not have lingering
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