3 Techniques for De Quervain's Tenosynovitis to Relieve Wrist & Thumb Pain

Summary by Krater

Eric Wong from Precision Movement demonstrates three techniques—Finkelstein test stretch, transverse friction massage, and longitudinal self-myofascial release—to help relieve De Quervain's tenosynovitis (texting thumb) pain.

From the video

Answers: How do you relieve De Quervain's tenosynovitis or texting thumb pain?

• De Quervain's tenosynovitis treatment
• Thumb tendinitis relief
• Finkelstein test stretch
• Transverse friction massage for wrist
• Longitudinal myofascial release for thumb tendons

What it concludes

• Eliminate the root cause of the pain first, such as stopping texting or switching the mouse hand.
• Perform the Finkelstein test stretch by gently deviating the wrist with the thumb tucked inside, holding for 10 seconds three times, two to three times daily.
• Perform transverse friction massage across the tendons for two to three minutes, two to three times a day using medium to medium-strong pressure.
• Perform longitudinal self-myofascial release by sliding the thumb along the tendon while flexing and ulner deviating the wrist to break up adhesions.
• Rest and ice the area for 24 hours if experiencing a significant amount of pain before starting the techniques after 24 to 48 hours.