Pain in the wrist and forearm is a common complaint in general medical practice. Yet there can be numerous causes for pain in these areas. Some pain may be produced by a relatively mild or temporary condition such as a minor sprain.

When lifting heavy weights, painful wrists can weaken your grip and take your focus off the exercise. If you’ve developed pain in your wrists from weightlifting, it could be a sign of strained ligaments or tendons, or a fracture.