Wrist Pain · Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 6 min

Body Area: Wrist

Pattern Overview

Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis is a common pattern in wrist pain, characterized by carpal injury, sharp fixed pain, and aggravation at night. The core pathogenesis is stagnation of Qi and Blood in the wrist collaterals following injury or overuse, leading to pain, swelling, and impaired healing.