De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis: Thumb Pain and Physio Relief

What Is It?
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is an inflammation of the tendons around the base of the thumb, affecting the ability to grip or rotate the wrist.

Causes:

• Repetitive thumb or wrist movements

• Lifting children or heavy loads

• Overuse from work or hobbies

Symptoms:

• Pain near the thumb and wrist

• Swelling or tenderness

• Pain with gripping or twisting motions

Physiotherapy Treatment: ✅ Thumb and wrist splinting
✅ Soft tissue release and mobilisation
✅ Strengthening and tendon loading
✅ Ergonomic and lifting advice

Long-Term Recovery:
With a tailored program, physiotherapy restores pain-free hand function and helps prevent recurrence through movement retraining and wrist/thumb conditioning.