Initially, pain-free thumb and wrist range of motion exercises are performed to improve tendon gliding within the sheaths.
Later, strengthening exercises may also be added to help you return to your prior activities.
Also, do not continue with any exercise that causes your symptoms to worsen.
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Slowly move your thumb across your hand and make a run at touch your pinkie finger.
When they contact one another, hold the position for six seconds before relaxing.
Repeat this 10 times per day.
Use your other hand to pull the palm of the affected hand upward until a stretch is felt.
Hold this pull for 1530 seconds before releasing the hand.
Complete two or three repetitions daily.
When a stretch is felt, maintain the position for 1530 seconds.
Again, give a shot to do this two or three times each day.
Without lifting your forearm off the surface, slowly move your wrist up and down in a pain-free range.
Do two sets of 15 repetitions per day.
At the top of the comfortable range, rest for a second before slowly returning to the starting position.
Try three sets of 15 repetitions daily.
Slowly raise your hand toward the ceiling without causing pain and then return to the initial position.
Repeat the exercise 15 times and make a run at complete two sets each day.
Relax your hand before repeating the exercise.
Try two sets of 15 repetitions every day.
Finger Spring
Secure a large rubber band around your thumb and fingers.
Hold this position for one or two seconds before relaxing.
Try this 15 times in a row and do two sets daily.
Hold this stretch for six seconds.
Repeat the technique eight to 12 times.
Thumb Flexion
Assume the same position as you did for the thumb lift exercise.
This time, use your other hand to gently push the thumb down toward the palm of your hand.
When a stretch is felt, hold it for 1530 seconds.
take a stab at complete two to four repetitions every day.
Finkelstein Stretch
Make a fist around your affected thumb and extend your arm in front of you.
Hold the stretch for 1530 seconds.
Do two to four stretches every day.
This issue can lead to localized swelling, tenderness, numbness, or tingling.
Fortunately, many helpful treatments are available.
Taking this step can start you on the road to recovery from this stubborn issue.
Frequently Asked Questions
The symptoms associated with de Quervains tenosynovitis are usually curable.
De Quervains tenosynovitis can be a stubborn diagnosis.
Most people see a dramatic improvement in their symptoms after four to six weeks of treatment.
After this time, the swelling in the area typically subsides and your overall hand function improves.
Repetitive or forceful hand and wrist activities tend to worsen the symptoms associated with de Quervains tenosynovitis.
Grasping or twisting tasks can be particularly irritating.
Repetitive wringing or squeezing can also cause aggravation.
De Quervains tenosynovitis generally responds well to treatment.
That said, if left untreated, the condition can cause a significant and permanent range-of-motion limitations.
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