MIAMI, Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Get a grip! That's more than a matter of emotion for people with De Quervain's tenosynovitis, a thumb-tendon disorder. In fact, gripping anything can ...

In this exercise, you will need to start by bending your thumb inwards towards your palm. Then, try and touch the tip of each finger starting from first to last, holding each position for 10 seconds.

'Mummy's thumb' known by its medical name, de Quervain's tenosynovitis is a painful condition affecting the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. People suffering de Quervain's tenosynovitis ...

This condition is known as tenosynovitis. Tenosynovitis is almost identical to tendinitis because both have identical causes, symptoms, and treatment.

De Quervain is treated with anti-inflammatory medications and a thumb spica splint that immobilizes the thumb which can help with mild or early symptoms. More severe cases may require cortisone ...

In addition to gender, pregnancy and post-partum hormonal changes, injury to the thumb, age (40 and above) and inflammatory arthritis are primary risks for De Quervain's tenosynovitis.