If you're looking to overcome de Quervain's tenosynovitis please take the time to have your neck checked out. It could genuinely be the missing piece you're looking for. Hope the video helps! SUBSCRIBE!!
@Isaac-wr8et
Жыл бұрын
I am actually doing this, and this gives me more confidence that maybe I will be able to rid myself of this nightmare soon :)
@traceyyuse8540
11 ай бұрын
fascinating....I like that you "go deep".. massage therapist for over 32 years here in US. Tyou for this video! I treat the whole puzzle so appreciate your approach...
@beedee874
8 ай бұрын
I've deQuervain's and after seeing your video wondering if it might be connected to having TMJ. DQT came on after drumming 8 gigs over a weekend (haven't played in 2 months now) but maybe the TMJ is a root cause?
@chisaraokwu.
Ай бұрын
Did this with the tennis ball and in 3 minutes stiffness, pain, and frustration GONE! So glad the algorithm brought me to ur video!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@TheJoeyG88
Жыл бұрын
Holy sheet.. my thumb and wrist have been on fire for 4 years, I'm trying the ball on pressure points in my neck and I'm already feeling some relief. I don't wanna speak to soon and say this is the cure but dam it's a good start.. THANK YOU.
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic to hear Joey! Hopefully it helps you sort things out long term!
@kigood
13 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for this! I was diagnosed with DQ last week, and I've also had neck and shoulder issues. My OT has me working on neck stuff, but will absolutely be adding this in.
@YourWellnessNerd
12 күн бұрын
Hope it helps, mate!
@kigood
8 күн бұрын
@@YourWellnessNerd It's helping so much. I used to think I was at the mercy of how I felt that day, but now that I'm focusing on the neck, I'm able to manage the condition throughout the day so much better. Thank you again!
@bigpapes
3 жыл бұрын
So several weeks back I started to develop a pain in my right hand/thumb during the night, but the pain would go away not long after getting out of bed. The pain slowly started to get worse. Since it was happening at night, I assumed it had to do with my neck so I went to my Chiropractor for an adjustment. When I told him my story he basically scolded me and told me it had nothing to do with my neck and back and sent me off with no work done. I tried literally EVERYTHING I could find online, with only minimal success. Found your video today, and used a handheld back massager on my neck and shoulders. I could feel a huge amount of tension release in my wrist and thumb almost right away, and I'm definitely tender especially on the side of the hand that is hurt. Big thanks for your video and I plan to continue with the massage and will definitely get some tennis balls to continue treating.
@YourWellnessNerd
3 жыл бұрын
Mate that's brilliant to hear! I'm glad your initial thoughts we justified, and happy to have helped connect those dots a little for you! Once my patients can hit the right spots and can figure out where their neck postures are letting them down there can be significant change. Hope you can conquer it ASAP!
@DEATHxTHExKIDx1
Ай бұрын
Ill add this into the rotation. Along with the wrist exercises and forearm massage. Ive had this in my right wrist for 9 months. I tried the neck move tonight. I think it mightve helped somewhat. Wrist feels poppy afterwards
@YourWellnessNerd
17 күн бұрын
Hope it did help in the end mate!
@Will-ix2lj
Жыл бұрын
Unreal - I did the exercises with a Lacrosse ball along with some further stretching exercises up at neck level and the pain that had been building for a few weeks started easing straight away, without touching the thumb or wrist. Thanks man!
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
Awesome Will! Glad it helped!
@gomez210lolife3
10 ай бұрын
Iam impressed I tried it, and after the second time, I could tell the difference in my thumb pain, that's been hurting for weeks.thank you so much. Today was the first time in a long time I was pain free. While using my hand. GOD BLESS U❤❤❤
@BrianLavin-m5b
2 ай бұрын
So good to see all that about neck problems,as I suffer a lot with it ,Also have very painful wrist and thumb for the past few weeks. Thank you so much for your wonderful advice. I also have rotator cuff tear on opposite side waiting on an operation on that ,wait over two years very painful. Thanks for you help .❤
@KeithandPamBilyeu
Ай бұрын
Pam here…I am a nurse and medical massage therapist…every single one of my clients gets a lacrossee ball and is taught progressively how to use it all over the body how to use. Just discovered you! So good to see a legit therapist showing people how to self treat!!
@AlleLogan
Жыл бұрын
Brother, its been 1 hr since I watched your vid: I substituted a lemon for the lacrosse ball but also used a chiropractor wedge for my neck. Neck feels better, thumb feels pretty good! You just connected my dots for me. I'm a high volume spay/neuter veterinarian and you're saving me, I appreciate you!
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear Alle! Hope it has a big impact on your symptoms!
@karenpage9383
Жыл бұрын
I know this video has been out a year now but I just found it and my mind is blown! I have always had neck pain, so much so that I sought out an upper cervical orthospinologist to treat it. He made the connection that my shoulder was involved, which has also been a decades long issue with rotator cuff surgery 13 years ago now but years of pain prior and lingering issues since. But I had no idea that the neck issues I have, definitely a posture issue from computer work, could be behind it! Thank you so much! Now I'm off to check out the rest of your channel and giving serious thought to how to make adjustments in my habits to keep this from getting worse.
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
Amazing Karen! Its great to hear the video had an impact! I hope you find some more helpful tips along the way!
@steviebecoming850
Жыл бұрын
This was simply Amazing. ☺ Everything is connected. Just makes so much sense when someone such as yourself cares enough to share their knowledge. Thank You for caring and sharing. This post is not only so good for our bodies but also our morale. Wishing You Wonderful Blessings in All Your Life's Endeavours - Thank You ☺❤☺
@nicholasbowerman8040
6 ай бұрын
Just need to add another success story! Immediate relief and mobility in my thumb and wrist after doing this one time. This is so amazing. Thank you!
@YourWellnessNerd
6 ай бұрын
Great to hear Nicholas!
@stan5567
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I have been to 2 physio n one of them specialises in hand injuries. Had not seen any improvement after numerous visits. Interestingly I went for a massage yesterday n I was told my right side of my neck was extremely tight. It all made sense now cos my left hand was less painful after.... did not see that connection at all. Again, thank you so much for sharing.
@YourWellnessNerd
3 ай бұрын
Wonderful to hear you may have found that broader connection mate! Hope it continues to settle down for you!
@glenmuller6015
3 ай бұрын
I have stenosis on my left side with pins and needles along my left side head back and left arm, tennis elbow and de quervines would these exercises be suitable?
@YourWellnessNerd
3 ай бұрын
I can’t comment on your specific situation unfortunately, it’s always best to speak to someone directly for the best advice!
@micTie7774
3 ай бұрын
I think your video hit the nail on the spot. I have DQT while suffering from neck pain at the same time. I changed my pillow recently and woke up with lesser sore neck than before and after watching your video, I found that my DQT symptoms become less painful. I'm so grateful to your video. I think if I were to tell my doctor and hand therapist about this, they will think that I am talking rubbish.... thank you 👍
@YourWellnessNerd
3 ай бұрын
I hear you mate, and I appreciate the kind words. For some reason the neck’s involvements in DQT still seems completely overlooked or misunderstood at the moment - despite how impactful it is. Glad you found some benefit at the end of the day!
@annkohen8879
Жыл бұрын
Feel so lucky to have found your video. Tried it with a tennis ball and found that sore spot on my neck. Definitely helped me even after a first try. Will definitely continue. Many heartfelt thanks!
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear Ann! Hope it has a big impact for you!
@kenaida99
Жыл бұрын
I can't believe it! This actually worked for me! I've had pain in my thumbs for a month and was losing the ability to open jars. Much better now after only one go! Thanks!
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant Stephen! Glad it had an impact!
@nataliemcmasters7379
2 ай бұрын
I know this is an old video, but I'm a first time mom who recently developed pains in my wrist below the thumb area. My GP said it was tendonitis recommended sports band for support and painkillers. Literally that was it, along with a link to the NHS website on wrist pain that gave no practical advice on what specific exercises you can do. I'm saving this to try as I believe my posture especially when breastfeeding may be contributing, we'll see once I've tried your suggestions. Thanks
@YourWellnessNerd
2 ай бұрын
Hope it helps Natalie! Feel free to let me know how you go with it!
@nataliemcmasters7379
2 ай бұрын
@@YourWellnessNerd Thank you for acknowledging. I have some tennis balls, so at some point today will try and make a start. Baby allowing.
@xezerik62
2 жыл бұрын
the more of your videos i watch, the more i realize a lot of my issues have to do with my neck. and getting chiropractic adjustments never help anything, so maybe proper stretching and exercising and posture is all i need to work on
@xezerik62
2 жыл бұрын
at the same time i think i could have a carpal bone out of place since my wrist pops everytime i move the hand up or down
@gingymurphy7607
Жыл бұрын
I think you are right, l have neck pain, shoulder bursitis, tennis elbow and de querveins and l think they are all connected. I will give the ball a try
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
Hope it helps Gingy!
@karensees4462
Жыл бұрын
I am a retired nurse - I worked in a procedure area helping MD positioning and manipulating patients abdomens to help facilitate the passage of endoscopic probes. I was young and it wasn’t painful to me at that time- but now as I help to care for my great grans, it is manifesting with weakness and pain. I’ve been trying various maneuvers from KZitem but I believe that the neck connection you describe will be key to relief and at least partial recovery. I will discuss this with my PT provider. Thank you for your clear and thorough video.
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
Best of luck with it Karen, hope the focus on the neck proves to be the missing piece!
@MrsS3lfDestruct
Жыл бұрын
I have Axial Spondyloarthritis and currently dealing with this this now and have been wearing a splint on and off for weeks. My rheumatologist didn't mention anything about the connection to my spine or my neck, but this really puts the pieces together for me. I didn't think I was going to be buying Lacrosse balls today but here we are. Thanks so much for this valuable insight. I hope it makes a difference for me.
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
Hope it really helps too! The neck is often a more covert component, that requires us to look for it rather than it standing out on its own! Hope you get a bit of use out of those lacrosse balls!
@storyboardben
8 ай бұрын
Hi Grant, great video - thanks for posting. Would this exercise help alleviate abductor pollicis group pain in the muscles between the index finger and thumb, and not just the tendons of the thumb?
@YourWellnessNerd
8 ай бұрын
Generally, there’s a common link between most insidious tissue dysfunction of the hand, forearm and wrist and relatively hidden dysfunction at the neck. Worth exploring to see if this is the case there too!
@storyboardben
8 ай бұрын
@@YourWellnessNerd thank you! I'm looking into it more, I think it's the first dorsal interosseous not the abductor causing pain. I'm an artist, so trying to figure out how to alleviate the pain so I can keep drawing. Do you have any videos on this?
@Isaac-wr8et
Жыл бұрын
I used to get pain when I did the test with the wrist drop, then I had surgery, and now when I do the test I don't pass it... But I still have all the other symptoms and more. So I'm not sure if these exercises are right for me, but I just seem to be stuck
@TheDumpling184
7 ай бұрын
Oh my gawwwwwwd I think this video has unearthed the root cause of my annoying pain! I never would’ve guessed treating the neck area would be so crucial. My hair cutting career thanks you 🙏
@YourWellnessNerd
6 ай бұрын
Amazing to hear mate! Glad the video may have helped in some way!
@hesterjacobs8440
Жыл бұрын
It absolutely makes sense! Thank for sharing this information. I have had several hand rehab physiotherapy but without a splint and my thumb and wrist got worse. I thought it was because I didn’t wear a splint but the neck stiffness was also getting worse and the shoulder is very painful. I think that it’s because of the wrong pillow I’m using as a side sleeper. Once again thank you for your brilliant and practical explanation.
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
Hope it helps Hester!
@jimbob1516
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the neck info. I have a problem with my right wrist - and the left side of my neck gets stiff. Is that normal ?
@YourWellnessNerd
5 ай бұрын
It’s not abnormal at all. When it comes to the spine, sometimes the side you need to treat is the opposite side to a persons symptoms!
@jimbob1516
5 ай бұрын
@@YourWellnessNerd Thank you for that quick answer 😊. I notice when I warm up my neck - with a scarf or a fleece, the pain goes away. I'll try the ball trick. I once had a pain in my Rhomboid in my back due to constantly looking at a phone or iPad - lying on a ball REALLY helped, and I was able to get rid of the pain - with certain stretches. Thank you.
@jaymevogl4338
11 ай бұрын
A lot of people can’t access those muscles in the neck because of kyphosis, so they may have to put a firm cushion under the neck and head so that the ball can provide proper pressure ❤ great video!
@johnoldie1
7 ай бұрын
This applies to me. Head doesnt reach the floor. Any success - fellow kyphosis with this exercise? Jack in Japan.
@YourWellnessNerd
6 ай бұрын
🤓
@SpiceLifeWithShams
Жыл бұрын
Now it all makes sense! I had terrible neck pain and once I relived that my swelling and pain on my wrist went down.
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@kimhargis6616
8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for this. I have de quervains and could never understand why my neck hurts when my thumb hurts. I’m excited to try your suggestion! I’ve been to a lot of drs, massage therapists, and chiropractors and haven’t gotten relief yet.
@YourWellnessNerd
8 ай бұрын
Let me know how you go Kim! Hope it helps!!
@taeriterry2308
9 күн бұрын
I went to gym and my left wrist is gettkng paun pain . It start to swallow when i do push up. Long syory short. I stopped to go gym and focus on recovering. But, it's been a month snd i still in psin =(
@mijames5528
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant advice Thanks so much been waiting for a physio appt for 7 months xx
@sting130u
Жыл бұрын
Makes sense, my neck got all ganked up at the same time i got this wrist thing going on. Stretching it all out feels good.
@bt60613
8 ай бұрын
Couldn’t one get the same effect with a roller?
@YourWellnessNerd
8 ай бұрын
You can use whatever object you feel is the most comfortable and appropriate. I find a ball allows people to be that little bit more specific than a bigger object like a roller.
@stonemdrmdr8315
Жыл бұрын
The relief was immediately….
@raquelpacheco5594
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for this exercise. I'm having Quervin's Tenosynovitis and I noticed that also I have pain in my neck. I feel better after doing the neck exercise.
@YourWellnessNerd
5 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it helped Raquel! Hope it settles for you soon!
@lmahoney6221
8 ай бұрын
You have confirmed my suspicions, I agree 100%. I have bilateral DeQuervain’s so very badly. I also have long-standing neck pain (some cervical disc herniations, spurs, arthritis). I have gone to physical therapy for my neck before and there was this one stretch in particular that helped the DeQuervain’s so much so that it was quite livable. The odd thing is the therapist didn’t seem to see much about it. From then on I knew this was coming from my neck and I have always tended to put my head in that awful position that you show in this video due to nearsightedness. Yes, thank you! I’m a fan!
@YourWellnessNerd
8 ай бұрын
Glad this may have been helpful too! Good luck with it!
@rachelsmename6
2 жыл бұрын
I started PT today for this today. I'm wearing a new splint. Your exercise with the ball sound intriguing. I have a shiatzu stick, so I'm trying it out with that. Wish me luck!
@YourWellnessNerd
2 жыл бұрын
Good luck Rachel! Hope everything goes well for you!
@lifeinaustralia6415
8 ай бұрын
Terrific video. I was trained in remedial massage over 25yrs ago and was trained to know that we had to treat the whole body so this makes perfect sense. My neck constantly gives me haedaches and migraines for many years but only got this thumb issue a year ago. I put it down to hours everday of whipper snipping on our property. I had the splint from a hand therapist but after many visits and a lot of money I let it rest. It got better I thought until I started doing various things around our property and then the thumb started being extremely painful again so off I went to the physio he commented that I had tennis elbow which I didn't even notice until he showed me once again many visits not much improvement went to acupunturist that helped a bit but they also worked on the neck but it still wasn't fixing it that is the reason for stumbling across your video. Thank you so much I am looking forward to giving this ago as it is hard to massage your own neck. It may just fix my neck and my thumb. :)
@YourWellnessNerd
8 ай бұрын
Hope it helps make a difference for you!
@Geronimotitus
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this! I’m going to try it immediately. I’ve been suffering through De Quervains in both hands for the past 3 weeks, and could not understand why the pain was radiating all the way up into my shoulders. The pain is absolutely unbearable at night and even worse upon waking. 2 years ago, I was diagnosed with severe congenital cervical stenosis with myelopathy in my C4-C7. Insurance would only cover replacement of two levels per surgery, so my C4-C5 has yet to be replaced. I’m curious if this has anything to do with the onset of me getting DQT. Definitely makes much more sense now that I know the neck plays a role.
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
Hope it helps Tiffany! If it does it might be worth seeing someone in person to help manage your specific symptoms and underlying neck condition. Good luck!
@rafrick
Ай бұрын
Hey, would you also recommend doing radial nerve glides along with the lacrosse ball massage?
@nahtanish
3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you putting this information out there. Truly.
@YourWellnessNerd
3 жыл бұрын
Hope it genuinely makes a difference mate!
@jeizschey
Жыл бұрын
I just recovered from bicep tendonitis 2 months ago and I'm back to doing dragonboat at crossfit. I recently discovered that I have dequervain after 10 years of being in front of computers as full time office work.. right now I could feel heavy tension on my neck for the first time I could feel the heaviness and now it makes sense why I could never do any exercise bending my wrists. Now it makes more sense that it starts from the neck. Thank you ❤
@YourWellnessNerd
5 ай бұрын
Hope you’re recovering well!
@ilseclarkdenbraanker2266
Жыл бұрын
Dear Grant, I am speechless! Been battling with de Quervain's for about 2 weeks. Saw this video about 2 days ago - couldn't find a ball 🤣..... Today I found and thought let me try....did it and carried on with my day. About 2 hours later took my bandage off to take a swim...and realized there was NO PAIN. Did the test holding my thumb - I could flex without pain. I am so thankful! Don't know, don't understand, but I am over the moon. I thank God for you. ❤️ from South Africa 🇿🇦! Ilse
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
Amazing to hear Ilse! Hope you can conquer it sooner rather than later! Glad the video was hopefully helpful 👍
@sandrinefresne6575
Жыл бұрын
Hello. I had carpel tunnel syndrome in both my wrists , had surgery on both . But on my left wrist , I was left with a lump/ bump near my thumb and another one near where the cut was … never dealt with it … I use my hands a lot and my left more than the right one … however , I have had pain in my elbow … never thought anything of it … until I saw your video … I want to be referred to the hand specialist who dealt with my surgery , but after watching you , this could just be a neck issue … I can’t do a Thumb’s up anymore which make my kids laugh … if untreated, what could happen ? Thanks for your help.
@JenniferPeterson-uk5fz
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to get this important info out to those who suffer!! I look forward to catching more content!!
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for being on board!
@MariaGarcia-yh1yn
Жыл бұрын
I don't have the little ball, but I am going to try it. I have been using the thumb spling, which appears to help. Thank you
@deelane9895
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting. I've also been having pain in my elbow, neck and shoulders. Definately going to try your exercises. Many thanks.
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
Best of luck with it Dee!
@InjusticeHater
4 ай бұрын
Wow... Having the issue for like over a month now... Tried Bob and Brad yesterday which was not bad and now this... It actually improved my pain and movability Thank you, it really helped a bit already. Not perfect after one ball session but I will keep going.
@YourWellnessNerd
4 ай бұрын
Awesome to hear it may have helped! Please feel free to check back in and let me know how it feels after a few tries!
@elenat165
Ай бұрын
That is so interesting ! I’m an OT specializing in hand therapy and will definitely try to look more into the neck / incorporate this exercise ! Thanks for the tip !
@YourWellnessNerd
Ай бұрын
❤️❤️
@johnoldie1
7 ай бұрын
many thanks for your video - have suffered DeQuervain`s right wrist for many years. Unfortunately also a neck that needs a cervical pillow when lying flat. Could the ball exercise be used here? Jack.
@YourWellnessNerd
4 ай бұрын
Hi John, unfortunately I can’t give specific advice over the Internet without assessing You first. However, the idea with the ball is that it is a great way to locate and respectfully reduce parts of the spine feel stiff, tight and restricted. if that local restriction is influencing somebody’s hand, wrist, and thumb symptoms, then it’s logical to expect that reducing some of that dysfunction may have a positive impact on those symptoms.
@bekah3054
10 ай бұрын
The Dr that I saw only did an xray and didn't do the finkelstein test and when I asked if it could be that, she's like nope, just saw inflammation. Just thought she would, to see how much I was in.
@YourWellnessNerd
5 ай бұрын
Hope you’ve since found some help Bekah!
@truckmountgirl
2 жыл бұрын
Oh man! This makes so much sense! I have had neck pain for years, progressing to tingling and burning g in the radial nerves bilaterally. Eventually I began to lose strength on my left side, aspecially the arm. I got a foraminotomy and laminotomy on four levels about two years ago. Recovery was more difficult than expected, leVing me with a persistent forward head posture and hyper engaged trap muscles. I now have very limited range of motion in my neck, especially ear to shoulder movements. I have been working on improving the posture, strengthening my lats and rear delts. The past few months I am again having the radial nerve burning and tingling bilaterally and now have DE Quervain's tenosynovitis on the left side. I assumed it was caused by poor form or overuse/overloading at the gym. I avoid movements like push-ups and planks with open hand. I use dumbbells instead, brace my thumb and wrist, do hand/thumb strengthening exercises, and now am waiting to get a steroid injection. As much problem as I have had with my neck and thoracic / rotator cuff pain.....I never once associated the De Quervain's with my neck! Going from this video to Amazon to order a LA Crosse ball and give that a try!! Is there more I can do to mitigate the severe arthritis? I am 60, female, a breast cancer survivor taking arimidex daily. I do take a lot of Omega 3's, glucosamine chondroitin MSM, etc. Was looking at possibly trying peptides like BPC157. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thank you for your content!!!
@nataliajones2748
Жыл бұрын
can’t to go and try
@russellesimonetta9071
Жыл бұрын
Uhh I,m an oldlfart but a busy jazz drummer and I think I,m suffering with this!! Up until now I,ve ignored it. I hope this excercise helps!
@YourWellnessNerd
5 ай бұрын
Hope it helped too Russell! Let me know how it went!
@teresabennett2136
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for this! This condition is effecting my guitar playing. I will be going to see a PT in my area.
@YourWellnessNerd
2 ай бұрын
Hope it helps Teresa!
@muntahar7461
Жыл бұрын
how many times a day should we do this and for how long? I recently got diagnosed with de quervain and i do feel tension and stiffness in my muscles around my neck and shoulders sometimes when i wake up. and it stays like this all day sometimes
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
As always it depends on the person. Freeing up the neck once a day is a good starting point for most!
@micksherlock4083
10 ай бұрын
YES!!!! I've had deQuervains for 5 years with no relief...I've known that the cause is my neck...I have a kyphosis., with a small fat lump developed on one side of the spine...the body's own padding. I deal with a head forward posture a lot. Many SCM headaches later I've started to wear a shoulder brace which has really helped. Even when not wearing the brace it reminds me to keep my head up and shoulders back. I watched the viddy and had a good poke around. Lots of adhesions and triggers. Thank you, I guess I've had this for so long that I was losing my direction trying to deal with it. With therapists, doctors and chiros all missing the point, I felt a bit lost. I was a deep tissue bloke for years before retirement...and I think I had started to distrust my own knowledge. Thank you...thank you thank you
@YourWellnessNerd
6 ай бұрын
Hope it was helpful Mick!
@BlessYourHeartDIYS
4 ай бұрын
I'm.so.glad I came across this video!!!! My thumb muscles hurt so much and I had no idea it was because of the pain in my neck!! Thank you
@YourWellnessNerd
4 ай бұрын
Glad it resonated with you!
@Penelope642
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I was having that recently, and the doctor treated it with a Cortizone shot. She also was saying maybe it’s because of using the motorcycle now. I know a trigger point therapist, and they would press on my scalenes if I had numbness in my arm or anything, and what you said about the brachial nerve, starting at the base of the neck is consistent. I also have some bulging in my C4 -5 from a Work lifting incident. I can’t afford to go to that therapist, but I will try the lacrosse ball technique. Just pressing at it with firm pressure with my hand. I was able to relieve some of my neck and it popped and release pressure in three places and I’ve been able to open my phone with less pain. A friend of mine said she had it when she was nursing her first daughter, and now, when I think about the forward head posture, that mothers have, it makes sense with what you’re saying, with the forward tilt of the head as a contributing factor to DQT.
@YourWellnessNerd
10 ай бұрын
Hope it all helps Penelope!
@jeffp2001
Жыл бұрын
My neck stiffness is in opposition side of thumb pain your saying that could also have effects even though it’s opposite side? Thx
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
Generally, it's important to look at the neck as a whole rather than just a left or right side. If the joints on one side feels stiffer than the other then it's important to try and free that stiffness up to improve how the neck functions. If the thumb dysfunction is linked to that stiffness there should be an observable change in those symptoms!
@honeytsaa
Жыл бұрын
I have neck pain that comes and goes for years, and really unfortunatelyyy I got DQT again(this time with my left hand) 😢December 2022. I'm going to try thisss, hope this helps
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
Hope it helps too HT!
@kevindejong7754
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video! My right thumb has been really bothering me and I have good confidence this is de Quervain's tenosynovitis. I have had 'tennis elbow' in the past and an old physiotherapists friend mentioned this whole alignment from neck to thumb. Question...I use two pillows under my head in an attempt to hold my neck in alignment with my back...could this be causing hyperextension/irriation of these neck muscles? My guess is yes. Love to hear back from you,
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
Hey Kevin! From my experience the bigger issues are things we spend the most time doing during the day - ie. stationary sitting or standing positions etc. Also, I find pillows are best thought of as something that either buffers or exposes how we load our tissue throughout the day. Some can help, some can hinder, but ultimately the blame may rest with the quality of our day to day shapes and positions!
@tanquard
Жыл бұрын
Im assuming this is not for someone who got this from an injury. I injured these tendons so probably not my neck?
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
It's worth checking out just in case it's having a covert influence on the function on the thumb either way!
@lisafata9081
Жыл бұрын
when i did the tennis ball in neck i felt what felt like a nerve not shoot but for lack of better word shoot up through my head to my temple. then the other side did same but i heard something that felt and sounded like liquid. i also have very tight fingers on both hands no pain on left but I'm always stretching the fingers cause they feel so tight and swollen (but don't look it) the right thumb in the fatty palm and the other side hurt like hell. but when i press on the forearm i don't have the pain i feel when i move my thumb. after researching my symptoms i have come up with DQ "mothers thumb" i think its sometimes called. whatever it is it really blows., I'm so tired of the pain when i move my thumb. when i try to pick up a gallon of milk OMG however i can type but scrolling bothers me and since my phone is large 13 pro max when i try dialing w/one hand it hurts. at first it was a nagging ache, now its always there. do you think a splint would help? is it possible to fix this w/out surgery or am i stuck w/this for life? thanks for the tips. lisa
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
Hey Lisa! Hope things are heading in the right direction for you! Its always best to have someone assess you specifically so that you can understand exactly what you're dealing with and what you specifically might need to do to improve how you feel!
@jayhogg4314
10 ай бұрын
Crazy! Just crazy. My neck has been screwed up for about 2 years now. Been having tennis elbow, recurring, on my left arm, and this in my right hand. My neck causes migraines, and hurts almost all the time. Both hands are always weak, because they are always stiff and tight. Had injections on my rt hand 3 or 4 times over last 2 years, injections in my neck, and they help, but only part of the problems. Am most DEFINETELY going to be getting some kind of a ball, today, and doing this. Life has been agony with this neck problem. Work, driving, anything/everything. 3-4 headache days a week. No one has told me this could be caused by the neck. But my next step, I was told told just yesterday, is surgery. I'll see if this puts that off!
@YourWellnessNerd
10 ай бұрын
Really hope it helps mate! Let me know how you go!
@jayhogg4314
10 ай бұрын
@@YourWellnessNerd Absolutely!
@michaelcollins
Жыл бұрын
Could you do a video on an unusual RSI that is similar called Wartenbergs syndrome for those of us who suffer from this condition? Thanks.
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
More than happy to add it to the list Michael! Out of interest, have you tried some of the tips in this video? And if so, did it have an impact on your symptoms at all?
@darlenesmith-ash6995
3 ай бұрын
Does this work for trigger thumb?
@InstrumentalArcanum
Жыл бұрын
Can this be cause from driving? When you say caused from the neck or their both connected. Would you say this is related to driving? I'm a guitar player and want to fix this thumb issue . Thank you for posting it made me look at more in depth
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
Clinically, I find the best place to look for clues starts with the shapes someone gets in the most often. If driving is at the top of the list its a great start, so would something like playing guitar, using a computer etc!
@gnee7213
Жыл бұрын
I e been dealing with DQTS for at least 10 years in both thumbs! Tried acupuncture hand massage icing heating epsom salt bath’s occupational therapy with steroid injections - I will definitely be taking your advice and trying the neck massage. It makes total sense but I’ve never added it to other treatments. Thank you 🙏 Wish me luck!
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Best of luck and I hope it has an impact!!
@roserosyland3090
Жыл бұрын
Great 😊،please how did you use Epsom salt for De quervain's? I have some packs and i wanna use it after experiencing the exercises given in the video.Thznk you😊😊
@gnee7213
Жыл бұрын
@@roserosyland3090 Hi. I did a cup of epsom salts with 2 quarts of warm water and did a soak for about 15-20 minutes. It supposed to bring down swelling and relieve aching. I think full time splits, daily ice water hand baths and anti-inflammatory meds for 4-6 weeks help a great deal That’s what I’m doing now and it seems to help
@roserosyland3090
Жыл бұрын
@@gnee7213 Thanks tremendously for your help😊😊
@jennybolt445
Жыл бұрын
I have cervical spinal stenosis in my neck could that have affected what I think I have in my left hand wrist and it is responding to the de quervaines tenosynovitis. I see my hand specialist next Monday
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
Hope you can find a solution Jenny!
@neviladergjini1
Жыл бұрын
I’m a violinist and have De Quervain in my left thumb. How long would it take to fully recover with this exercise and rest? I also have bursitis in the left shoulder.
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
It really depends on the person, how long theyve had it for and how sinister it might be. At the very least there should be signs of constant progress over time!
@SlapNSniff
4 ай бұрын
I am in agony. Intense pain from my thumb to my wrist. I want to play my guitar again!!! I am definitely trying these exercises. Thank you so much!!
@YourWellnessNerd
4 ай бұрын
Hope it helps mate! Let me know how you go!
@SlapNSniff
4 ай бұрын
@@YourWellnessNerd Question for you please. Aside from the pain I feel when I move my thumb or wrist in certain ways, when I stretch my thumb out, I feel something popping near the base. Also when I twist my wrist, I feel something popping on the top side of my wrist. Is this common with this condition? I have had x-rays done and they are negative for any fractures or breaks. Thanks
@Krys579
3 жыл бұрын
I got diagnosed with De Quervain's when it was brachial plexus. Can you do a video on brachial plexus injuries and other easily misdiagnosed RSIs?
@roserosyland3090
Жыл бұрын
I hope he could share some exercises about brachial plexus, because i suffer from the same problem.Now i experience thumb ,finger and wrist pain. I haven't troubles with the hand palm,but the back of the hand.Could it be De quervain's syndrome ?🤔 Thank you 😊
@clairebenjamin2238
28 күн бұрын
Interesting as I have so much pain in my neck. I have never connected these two. I think you are dead on. I have been doing stretches for my neck and thumb exercises. I will use the ball and will keep you posted. Thanks.
@YourWellnessNerd
28 күн бұрын
Hope it helps Claire! Let me know how you go!
@clairebenjamin2238
27 күн бұрын
@@YourWellnessNerdThank you. It was so very nice of you to respond to my post. You have really helped. I have been having weekly massages and doing other exercises, but not concentrating as much on my neck. I used the ball several times yesterday, and so far, only once today. I had a tight knot just above the base of my skull. It felt almost like a ball. No wonder I had tightness all the way down on both sides of my neck. What is most shocking is the knot has disappeared, and my neck feels a million times better. The tightness in both shoulders feels so much better. I lift weights five times per week, and pain is in both wrists. However, I feel it is already on the mend. I will perform the exercises now that I am home and let you know. Thanks.
@diana12701
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Who knew 😮I thought it was always trying to work on the actual spot that is where my thumb pain is. not the neck ! Thank you so much God bless you. This really helped me so much🙏
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear Diana! Hope it helps in some small way!
@bowmama8
2 жыл бұрын
😲I-am-🤯. I am currently dealing with DQT right now and attributed it to a weekend of intense yard work. My doc said that is probably what aggravated it but most likely not what caused it initially. I never would have associated it with my neck but it made so much sense after I watched this! I had a car accident several years ago (someone rearended me while I was stopped & he was doing like 45-50mph) and though I had no major issues at the time, things gradually started happening later. I recently told a friend that that I feel like all of my issues lead back to that day but I never would've made this connection. I'm sold and subscribed. Look forward to learning more from you.
@YourWellnessNerd
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing mate! Hopefully it helps you sort that DQT out!
@albertlatscha
Жыл бұрын
This worked on my wrist !! I used a massage machine and worked my whole neck area and instantly got relief..I had this problem for 6 months
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear Albert! Glad it helped you out!
@ClaudioVersace
6 ай бұрын
I appreciate the information its helped but you could have made 5 videos out of this one.
@YourWellnessNerd
6 ай бұрын
🤓
@voicesciencevocalhealthwit7759
Ай бұрын
What if we don’t have either type of the ball? What can we use?
@YourWellnessNerd
17 күн бұрын
Whatever might be similar around the house!
@helendunn1931
2 жыл бұрын
I have started going to physio for my neck ,and shoulders ,and since my holiday abroad de quervain on right wrist started ,not sure if I can do the ball exercise ,but is there not easier way like neck message, though I will try the ball.
@YourWellnessNerd
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Helen! The ball technique is just there to help mimic what a physio can do to mobilize specific neck segments. It's often worth a try if you feel there might be a connection there but ultimately it's something your physio should be able to help you with!
@lizescoto8037
2 жыл бұрын
I fell now i have Dr said I deIeloped De Quervains Tenosynovittis, Im going to try this video excersise. really hope it works for me.
@YourWellnessNerd
2 жыл бұрын
Hope it helps as well Liz!
@turdfurgason8476
8 ай бұрын
The tee shirt explanation of muscles being connected and related was helpful.
@YourWellnessNerd
8 ай бұрын
Glad it resonated mate!
@larryb131
Жыл бұрын
Good video, Hard to believe that something so simple can help, but I will try anything at this point.
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
Hope it does help Larry!
@jbyrne6650
2 жыл бұрын
this is an excellent video! I do have two questions. How frequently should we do this exercise? Is it ok to feel a tingling sensation in the elbows forearm or fingers when doing the exercise?
@YourWellnessNerd
2 жыл бұрын
Hey! The ball exercise can usually be done as often as someone feels comfy. The goal is to feel looser through the neck and upper back so as long as that is achieved it's all good. If the exercise reproduces some tingling it's usually ok as long as the tingling subsides while doing the exercise. It's always important to be respectful with it and of course to see someone in-person if there are any concerns
@Marthalingification
10 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm a musician and a massage therapist. I irritated my thumb joint while moving, and then after talking it into working on a Chopin etude on piano, it's KILLING me. Mostly when I move it laterally away from my hand, but really hard to use it at all for anything right now. Did feel some relief from the ball to the neck, also moved the ball to my pecs and that helped as well. Hard to be patient with this as i REALLY need my thumb to work! Really appreciate your video. Subscribed!
@Marthalingification
10 ай бұрын
Also thank you for not assuming it's from carrying a baby
@YourWellnessNerd
10 ай бұрын
Awesome to hear it had an impact mate!
@TeaDoggo
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. I've just ordered a lacrosse ball and will give this a try to see how I get on. Is there any other exercises you would recommend doing along with this one?
@YourWellnessNerd
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Liam! Apart from all the thumb-specific exercises, I ask my patients to do some weighted shrugs and rows to strengthen the muscles around the neck and upper back.
@TeaDoggo
3 жыл бұрын
@@YourWellnessNerd Many thanks, much appreciated!
@YourWellnessNerd
3 жыл бұрын
@@TeaDoggo Hope it helps!
@Bee-rs4dr
2 жыл бұрын
Can I use a spiky ball or should it be flat?
@fallenstar23
Ай бұрын
Good. Starting neck/shoulder therapy in addition to hand therapy for De Quervain’s because I and my therapist recognized the connection. However, you show the EPL tendon as part of De Quervain’s, but it only involves the EPB and APL tendons I believe.
@nborg96nb
2 жыл бұрын
I'm hopefully going to start treatment soon once I see my orthopaedic surgeon again, there are a few things wrong with the same hand and opposite side too
@YourWellnessNerd
2 жыл бұрын
Hope the video helps in some way!
@shemgray8475
4 ай бұрын
Extremely helpful!! Thank youuuu😁
@YourWellnessNerd
4 ай бұрын
Great Shem!
@ljv3456
Ай бұрын
❤ You're right, the cervical spine is the cause, well done
@ljv3456
Ай бұрын
from 5:00➡️ ✅
@YourWellnessNerd
Ай бұрын
Glad it resonated!
@shahniwiki2298
6 ай бұрын
This is the best thing I’ve watched - thank you!!
@YourWellnessNerd
6 ай бұрын
Appreciate it Shahni! Glad to hear it may have been helpful!
@scottwilson7095
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this information. I play guitar often sitting and looking down. When my wrist pain started it was devastating. I went to the orthopedic doctor and he prescribed prednisone but never made the connection to the neck, didn't offer physical therapy, nothing. Just prescribed the prednisone and fitted me for a wrist brace. While watching your video you brought up the neck as a potential cause and it really resonated with me. I noted that I have neck pain when in certain positions but never made the connection. I've ordered the lacrosse ball and will try the exercises you described. Thank you again. I'll update this post after trying the exercises. I'm excited about getting back to my guitar playing.
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
Best of luck with it Scott! Hope it hits the nail on the head for you!
@BurninSven1
Жыл бұрын
I also play guitar but I am old I`ll be 70 December 2023 and I never experienced any pain what so ever in my thumb before. Now my left thumb is pretty bad and barre chords hurts like hell, I also feel it a little pain my right thumb but not even close to the pain I get in the left thumb. This has been going on for little over 6 months or so so it is really strange and why now after years and years of playing guitar. I am no pro just a hobby player but still I do play pretty ok if I may say so. Round this time it started and it has been downhill from ever since kzitem.info/news/bejne/1Zl32HyQs6qLlG0 I play electric too and I do fix guitars too, it´s my hobby. Ok so I need to focus on my neck, I´m going to test and see if it helps, thanks for the tips. Take care
@sheilalloyd4548
2 ай бұрын
Thank GOD for this video!!
@YourWellnessNerd
2 ай бұрын
Hope it helped Sheila!
@aliciacowan8111
Жыл бұрын
Thank you i will try this on my Trigger thumb and soar thumb
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
Hope it helps Alicia!
@keirey9372
2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I love the holistic approach. I have an appointment later today with a physio for DQT. Curious what he has to say and advise but I'll defintely try out this exercise. If I have success I will let you know. Thanks!
@YourWellnessNerd
2 жыл бұрын
Good luck with it Kei!
@gomez210lolife3
10 ай бұрын
I tried this and it worked, thank you very much.
@YourWellnessNerd
10 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
@shuktithakur562
7 ай бұрын
i like this... no one ever told me this last 2 yrs
@YourWellnessNerd
7 ай бұрын
To be honest I don’t think it’s as widely known as it obviously should be!
@divafever9754
4 ай бұрын
00:04:20 in and I decided that I'd rather suffer the pain
@YourWellnessNerd
4 ай бұрын
That’s a bit rough, mate. There’s some good information in the video that might be helpful to you.
@irissalazar1940
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your advice and exercises. Very relevant and it makes sense. I do believe that my issue with De Quervain’s comes from my neck.
@irissalazar1940
Жыл бұрын
To add, I’m also a breast cancer survivor and a neck-pain sufferer.
@YourWellnessNerd
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear the video resonated with you Iris! I genuinely hope the tips help make an impact on your symptoms in some way going forward!
@vasber1012
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for your video. Does a collapsed muscle in the thumb contribute to this condition? And do you have excercises for that as well?
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