Will massage therapy be effective for CMC arthritis?
When the muscles around the thumb tightens or stiffens, a self-massage is a good way to relieve it. You can massage yourself by simply rubbing the area around the thumb....
Can heat and/or cold therapy help with CMC arthritis?
Applying heat or cold to the thumb can help relieve Osteoarthritis (OA) pain. Both ice and cold pack can be helpful in decreasing the level of inflammation, muscle spasm, and/or...
What does arthritis of the thumb feel like?
Stiffness and pain in hand: The initial sign of arthritis is pain, stiffness, and tenderness. As you try to grip, pinch or clasp, you will feel the tenderness or pain...
Who is at risk of contracting thumb arthritis?
The risk factors associated with arthritis of the thumb include: Age: Degenerative thumb osteoarthritis can develop in people of all ages. However, it is found to be very rare in...
Can you get arthritis from texting?
While it’s not easy to point out one distinct underlying cause of arthritis, researchers strongly believe that the rapidly increasing duration that we spend on our mobile phones and other...
How do you know if you have arthritis in your thumb?
The most common and the earliest symptom of arthritis in the thumb is pain. When you try to grip or grasp an object or pinch something, you will experience pain...
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