Thumb Pain (De Quervain's Tenosynovitis)

If you're feeling pain and swelling at the base of the thumb, there is a possibility that you could be suffering from De Quervain's tenosynovitis. This is inflammation(too much friction) of the soft tissues that surround the two tendons that run between the wrist and the thumb. This is common for those who are in the trades, office/desk workers and even chronic gamers/phone users. The pain can develop slowly or just come on suddenly and this can impact your ability to work. If left untreated, this pain can spread up through the arm. SNU Clinic Director Ceazar talks specifically about the thumb pain known as De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, where the tendons at the base of your thumb and the side of the wrists are inflamed. He also shows how RMTs deal with De Quervain's Tenosynovitis with manual therapy. If you or you know someone who is dealing with this type of thumb pain and need to see a professional, feel free to message us at Strength-N-U!