De Quervain’s (Thumb-Side Wrist Pain)
De Quervain's tenosynovitis irritates the two tendons that move the thumb, causing pain at the thumb side of the wrist. It is common in new parents and heavy phone users, and usually settles with splinting, load management and rehabilitation.
Small tendons, big wrist pain.
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is irritation of the two tendons that run along the thumb side of the wrist and move the thumb. It causes pain at the base of the thumb and wrist, especially when gripping, lifting a baby or twisting the wrist.
It is common in new parents, in people who type or text a lot, and in anyone doing repetitive pinching or gripping. Hormonal changes around pregnancy and breastfeeding may also play a part.
Treatment usually combines a thumb-spica splint for a period, adjusting the tasks that irritate the tendons, and progressive rehabilitation. Injections can help persistent cases, and surgery is rarely needed. Numbness and tingling suggest a different problem such as carpal tunnel and need assessment.
The root causes we look for.
Recognise any of these?
How we'll actually treat it.
The disciplines we'll combine.
Every programme braids two or three of our core services. Here's the typical pairing for this condition.
Treatment that actually holds.
Settling the tendons and changing the way you grip, lift and use your phone is what prevents it coming straight back.
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