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...
How can I protect my CMC joint?
Altering the way you use the thumb can be an important strategy because it decreases the pressure that is exerted on the CMC joint and avoids further injury. Begin by...
How is CMC arthritis treated?
Even though thumb arthritis can be paralyzing, many non-surgical treatments can help ease pain and restore functionality. Icing the painful joint for at least five to 15 minutes multiple times...
What's involved in CMC surgery?
Surgery may be required if medicines, exercising, and splinting do not alleviate the pain and bring back the range of motion. Some of the possible surgeries for thumb arthritis are....
Can thumb arthritis be cured?
There is no cure for thumb arthritis. However, there are many treatments that are simple and have provided relief for many people. It is better to talk to your doctor...
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