{"id":1399,"date":"2022-01-18T15:49:30","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T15:49:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msapc.com\/hand-center\/?p=1399"},"modified":"2022-01-18T15:49:30","modified_gmt":"2022-01-18T15:49:30","slug":"how-to-ease-thumb-and-wrist-pain-for-new-mothers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/msapc.com\/hand-center\/2022\/01\/18\/how-to-ease-thumb-and-wrist-pain-for-new-mothers\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Ease Thumb and Wrist Pain for New Mothers"},"content":{"rendered":"

New moms can be particularly prone to developing a condition called De Quervain’s tendinosis, also known as mother’s thumb. The condition occurs when the tendons around the base of the thumb become inflamed, irritated, or constricted.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Causes
\n<\/b>Pregnancy \u2014 and specifically the extra weight, fluid retention, and hormonal changes in brings \u2014 can make women more susceptible to De Quervain\u2019s tendinosis. Its primary cause, though, is overuse in the form of repetitive lifting of a baby under his or her arms. This method can cause pressure on the tendons while your hands are in an \u2018L\u2019 shape.<\/span><\/p>\n

Symptoms
\n<\/b>The primary symptom of mother\u2019s thumb is mild discomfort to severe pain on the thumb side of the wrist. The pain may appear either gradually or suddenly and is usually felt in the wrist traveling up the forearm. The pain is typically worse when the hand and thumb are in use, especially when forcefully grasping an object or twisting the wrist. A \u2018catching\u2019 or \u2018snapping\u2019 sensation may be felt when moving the thumb. Swelling may be visible over the thumb side of the wrist, accompanied by a fluid-filled cyst in the region.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Treatment
\n<\/b>There\u2019s no need to experience pain when caring for your baby. Treatment options are available to relieve the pain caused by irritation and swelling from De Quervain\u2019s.<\/span><\/p>\n