Thumb Arthritis Pain : The Very Best Advice, Self Help & Treatment
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- Thumb Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition that effects the small joints of the thumb, particularly the basal thumb joints (CMC and STT joints) . This video aims to provide evidence based information about Thumb Base Osteoarthritis by answering the 3 most common questions asked by people who have been diagnosed with the condition :-
1) What is it ?
2) Why do I have it ?
3) What can I do about it ?
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If you cannot find a splint that fits comfortably (which can be a problem if you have thumb base squaring) then I would recommend seeing an occupational therapist, or an orthotist who can custom make a splint from thermoplastic to fit your individual thumb shape and avoid rubbing.
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I had severe Thumb Osteoarthritis (bone on bone) in both of my hands (left and right). I tired just about everything including laser warming and nothing helped. Finally, I had surgery to remove the Trapezium and suspend my thumb with tendons between the metacarpal and the index finger - like a suspension bridge. I had this done in Colombia (I lived there for 5 years) by a specialist doctor there (recovery time was 3 months to hand use - full recovery 6 months).. My left hand is going on 9 years now (I'm 73) and my right hand is now 4+. I play guitar and have full hand movement and strength which in my opinion is a very good test. No pain to date. I'm not recommending this to anyone, just sharing my experience. I hope you all the best in your journey to reduce / eliminate your pain.
Thanks for sharing. I'm glad this works for you. This is the most common operation used for this condition, for good reason. It can work very well.
I got this last year from eating lots of apples and pistachios. In both thumbs. The right became very painful after a injury. I seriously prayed about it and the cause was revealed. I recovered after stopping the nuts snd apples.. resting my hands and praising my Lord and my God Jesus. Be blessed and a blessing.
Weird, I got it from eating weetbix and bananas.
Glory be to God
I have this, and other areas affected by arthritis. I’m pain free now that I’ve switched to a mostly carnivore diet. If I eat bread or processed food, the chronic pain returns.
I'm a 76 yr young Great grandmother n at age 40 i experienced such terrible pain in my left thumb joint that all I cld do at night was to lay there with my hand still as can be on my chest. Tears just rolled down my cheeks n all I cld do was pray. I saw a hand surgeon n he did surgery n replaced the cartledge. After recovery, I started catering with my aunt. Oh, by the way, I m right handed but this was in my left hand: I m ambidextrous. After 5 yrs of catering it started hurting just as bad as the 1st surgery. So my hand doctor did what he called a "capsulation". Well, it didn't last long because I don't stop. I was pretty active. The cartledge had broken in half n now I have bone on bone.😢.
Anyway, I had a repeat production on my right side, same thing. He did a tendon transfer n anchored a "tiny" anchor where the cartledge went. I have flare ups now n then, but it seemed to help more. I was dx with osteopinia n I believe I have osteoporosis now. 4 fusions in my neck n in my hands my fingers have been turning n becoming disfigured. As I said before...I'm an active person, but for the past 15 years I've gotten progressively worse. I have full blown Fibromyalgia. God has given me the strength to endure. When the pain gets too bad, I stop n rest for how ever long I have to. My husband is awesome with
The care he gives me n he has an autoimmune disease; Systemic Scleraderma.
If you have constant pain go n see a hand specialist, mine was great.
I pray God touches each n every one of you who goes through this cause it is truly painful.
Touched by what all you have gone through... you are a tough lady who would not give up!
Yes we mustn’t underestimate the power of prayer in our lives. Every pain I get I touch the area with holy water and it goes away or lessens a lot. I’ve managed to keep at bay any interaction with health providers that way. I’m 75 and take no meds at all.
I wish every person who makes a video on here would do what you do and show up front what the video will be about and how long each segment is. I watched the whole video but it was valuable to me to know in advance what was coming. Thank you so much. I will now subscribe!
Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated.
A true teacher!
Excellent, straightforward explanations. It’s an added courtesy to viewers that Mr. Bunting lets them know what he will be talking about and where that topic occurs in the video. Nicely done!
Thanks very much for taking the time to comment Jennifer. I’m glad you liked it. Best wishes. Stephen.
I'm a guitar player and have to practice every day. If I stop regular practice the pain in my left thumb goes away and comes back if I start up again. There's no way I could use a splint and still play and I've experienced injections for a frozen shoulder and the cure was worse than the condition. I think as I'm 81 years old that I just have to live with the pain which isn't unbearable.
Thanks for commenting. I suspect your thumb arthritis is late stage. The injection might be worth a try but do get it done under image guidance to avoid guesswork and potentially irritating the joint even further. Also, don’t discount surgery. It can give great results and age is not a barrier to it. I would ask your doctor for a specialist hand opinion. Best wishes. Stephen.
@@PhysioMSK Many thanks I will ask my local GP.
Talk with your Dr before taking any vitamins
I experience rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis
I'm supplementing with ,
- D3 1000 iu and k2 300 mcg ( micrograms)
Good for bones
- magnesium glycinate 200 mg
helps with bones
- boron 3 mg
for bones
-hyaluronic acid 100 mg
for joint support
- omega 3 1000 mg
Helps with bones and joints
Choose non gmo vitamins and minerals.
walmart or other grocery stores sell junk brands that do nothing at all and is a waste of money.
I hope this helps you
The cortisone injection was not well placed if it did not work. And being 81 you should be retired, just stop playing till the tendons heal. Massage castor oil slightly warmed not hot then wrap something to keep it warm. I got a pair of cosmetic electric gloves . They have low medium and high levels. Keep it on low as long as you can,but do unplug before you go to sleep.
The brace I use is so much smaller than what he showed and of course I can’t find the name of it. I think you could probably still play music with this one
Very helpful thank you.
Thank you. Very informative and helpful.
Thanks Steve
Very informative. Thank you
Very interesting and helpful thankyou. Will certainly try the advice
Fantastic!! Thank you 1000 xs.
Thank you for sharing this information with us!
My pleasure!
Great informative video.
Resting really helps. Thank you for sharing.
Excellent,simple,understood it and used it!
Got to hear. Thanks for commenting.
Thank you Mr. B. That was very informative.
You’re very welcome. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Thank you for that info. Very interesting and good to know.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you from across the pond ❤
You’re very welcome Bran.
Best wishes. Stephen.
Great video well spoken and full of good advice. Thank you
You’re very welcome Chris
Thank you for this information. I found it to be very helpful.
I’m glad it helped. Thanks for the feedback 🙏
Excellent information. Thank you
You’re very welcome
Very helpful information. Thank you for the video.
You’re welcome. I’m glad to have helped.
Thank you for this! Very much appreciated ❤
You’re very welcome
Aippreciate this information so much as I have this issue🎉
So many people do Linda. It’s a really common condition. I hope you find the information helpful. Best wishes. Stephen.
That was most helpful.
Clear and well explained. thank you.
You’re very welcome ☺️
I really appreciate your clear explanation and images! Very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Very informative and clearly presented.
Thanks Angela ☺️
Thank you so much for the well presented information. It was also easy to understand.
Thanks for taking the time to comment Diane. I’m glad you found it informative. Best wishes. Stephen.
Many thanks for this....I really do appreciate it and your calm way of explaining! 😊
Thanks very much for commenting Linda. I’m glad you found it helpful. Best wishes. Stephen.
Thank you for the best information video of my pain in my thumb!!!❤❤❤
This was wonderfully informative and easy to follow. My thumb arthritis gives me fits at time, trying as it does to keep up with their chums in my back and knees. 😅 Getting old is definitely NOT for sissies, since we are himan and can't get interchangeble parts easily. Will adopt your exercise suggestions in future.
Keep fighting the good fight Melody !👍
I hear you, sister. I have some issues at the base of my left thumb, but now my right thumb at the joint near the nail is misbehaving. It hangs up, pops, and is painful when it does. Don't get me started on my knees and their bad cartilage. Big bummer.
Super helpful video! Thank you.
You're welcome!
Very helpful and informative.
Thanks. I’m glad you found it helpful. Best wishes.
Very informative, thank you for sharing. Answered a lot of my questions.
You’re very welcome.
Excellent presentation. Sir. Thank you.
You’re very welcome ☺️
Really helpful and informative. Thank you😊
You’re welcome. Thanks for commenting.
Thank you SO VERY MUCH!! 11minutes w/ you taught me more than 2 visits to a Hand Surgeon. Had an X-ray diagnosis of Basal Thumb Arthritis; am currently looking for a new Doc for 2nd opinion. Also looking for Occupational Therapist, which this Surgeon prescribed, when I balked at the offer of injections. I told him I'd like less invasive options first. He never offered any exercise & wouldn't even explain the brace & how it's supposed to work like you did.
Ah thanks Karen. That’s great to read as the whole idea of the channel is to try and mimic the information you would expect to get from a good quality medical consultation. I’m so pleased that you found it helpful. Best wishes. Stephen.
Excellent video. Thank you, sir.
You’re very welcome
Thank you, wonderful information
Glad it was helpful!
Thia was very interesting and helpful. Thank you!
You’re welcome
Thank you for the information.
You’re very welcome
Regular epsom soaks are very helpful! Also, the golden ratio of 1:1 thc and cbd products really helps when using my thumbs for outdoor chores on my 12 acre forested homestead. I also bought rubber door grips for commonly used doorknobs and knob style bathroom faucet controls.
Try Apple Cider Vinegar
chopping firewood and making kindling are slow chores around here!
@@EuroWarsOrg. Agreed. ACV is tops. Have some in a covered jar near your relaxing chair. As you watch tv, use cotton pads soaked in vinegar. Drape a tea towel to hold in place, it will build up warmth. If you secured with blue painters tape, you could wear to bed. Doesn’t work unless you use it….be persistent. Keep calendar notes or make recurring email alerts.
Something else that works …a pinch clip, something used on the refrigerator door. Has to be just the right one, easy to operate not too tight, don’t cut off circulation, gentle pressure, use the the V -meaty part next to the thumb.
You'll know it when you've got it.
Great topic. I subscribed!
@@audraeden8923 No, you should drink it.
I too have the thumb arthritis, & all these symptoms. The Delta 8 or thc-a helps with the finger pain a lot! Smoke the buds! 😎👍🏽
Am so glad I came across this site because that's the problem am facing thank you so much.
Happy to help
Great video with many good suggestions and info. Subscribed for more help in the future. Thanks for being here, tah, tah for now.
Thanks James. Appreciated 👍
I have suffered from this for many years aside from pain killers I use a sort of glove that covers the area and found even though it is not very firm the warmth it provides helps a great deal
Very good health professional and great advice. Thank you.
You're Welcome. Glad it was helpful.
The most concise and truly helpful information I’ve found. Thank you.
You're very welcome! Im glad it was helpful.
That was an excellent presentation. I treat these for many years but still learned alot. Thank you 🙏
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful! Thank you!
You're welcome!
This sounds utterly counter-intuitive, but it was the LACK of movement that worstened the arthritis in my LEFT thumb. I am right-handed, so I was holding my painter's palette with my left hand, not moving the thumb at all. Exercise, magnets (Nikken) and especially changes to my diet made a huge difference.
Thank you for the information. My doctor told me there wasn't much I can do but I will definitely try what you advised. So there is at least some hope on the horizon ...
Yes. Definitely some hope and if all else fails the surgery can be very good.
Best wishes. Stephen.
I clearly rememer my aunt and uncle years ago, so kind and loving they were! I'll never forger my aunt Betty and my beloved uncle Arther Iddis!
Very helpful video & with the info you have given I will try these ideas to help & see how I get on with out taking any painkillers.
No problem Paula. I hope you find something which helps.
What a great and helpful video! Thank you so much! And I am also very grateful for so many useful comments. Wishing everybody quick relief of this condition, and all the best for this wonderful Doctor! 💐
You are very welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful.
Best wishes. Stephen
Excellent video, explains exactly what I have been experiencing & gives some good advice to relieve symptoms
I’m glad you found it helpful. Best wishes. Stephen.
❤ thanks, very helpful,detailed explanation.
You’re welcome 😊
So well explained. Thank you no long waffle…directly to an excellent video.
You're very welcome! Thanks for commenting 🙏
Really helpful, clear and informative video. Thank you! Was recently diagnosed with stt oa and have been trawling the Internet for help - your video is far and away the most useful thing I've found so far.
Thanks very much for taking the time to comment. I’m glad you found it helpful. Best wishes. Steve.
Thanks for this very informative & helpful vid.
You’re very welcome Jesse.
This has been most helpful thank you very much 👍
Glad it helped. I appreciate the feedback - thanks :-)
@@PhysioMSK you’re welcome x
great advice!
Glad it was helpful!
Years ago I read about interlocking the fingers of both hands & then rotating the thumbs fast. It oxygenates the joint really well. Gives enormous relief
Great suggestion. Thanks Lynne.
Now I have an excuse for twiddling my thumbs at work!😊
Great.
Suggestion, thank you.I'm having a terrible time with my thumbs right now.
@@troyp.vanthorre9767did you get relief from doing that?
Thanks mate, this was actually helpful. Cheers.
You seem surprised! I’m glad it helped.
Best wishes. Stephen.
@@PhysioMSK sorry you detected surprise. Gratitude was the intent. Cheers mate.
No, I wouldn’t blame you for being surprised. There is a lot of rubbish on TH-cam from so called ‘experts’ … which is exactly why I set up this channel. I’m glad you found it helpful 😊
Thank you for explaining what I have been suffering for for many years. I thought I had Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, but this makes much more sense. Either way the Doctors will probably not do much about it, but you have given me some good information on how to best treat myself. That is what I needed most. Kudos to you!
Thanks very much. I’m glad you found it helpful.
If you can get absorbine jr it helps some with the pain on any joint back ache etc. I use the patches too!
@@frostykitties2050 thanks for sharing this tip 🙏👍
I too thought it was Carp[el tunnel I had , but when finally I did see a consultant after waiting (TRUTH) 4 years to see one ,he told me it wasn`t CT it was osteoarthritis in both thumbs ,and it was worse in my right thumb (Which it is ).
That was 7 or more months ago , and I havn`t heard a thing from anyone since. I suspect they hope I die before I`m seen next if they draw it out long enough. .
I have no idea why youtube put your video in my feed, but I'm glad it did. My thumb has weakened over the years, and last year I noticed the squaring you mentioned. It doesn't hurt if I don't stress it. Just knowing what's happened to it is a relief. Thank you for the excellent explanation.
Thanks for taking the time to comment. I'm glad you found it helpful.
Best wishes. Stephen.
Because you’re a musician 😎
Thankyou for this wisdom. Hurts, but less so now I understand why.
You’re very welcome. Best wishes. Stephen.
Thank you so much
Thank you, very useful. Hello, from America.
I’m glad you found it helpful. Thanks & Hello from a rainy UK 👋
Awesome video! From Golden Colorado! Thank you
Glad you liked it ! From the ‘not so sunny’ northwest of England.
Thanks so much for this clear description with helpful solutions. I have a right thumb in this condition - also have a brace like you pictured which I will begin to wear as soon as I am finished sending this comment.
Glad it was helpful!
super video, thank you
Glad you liked it
Interesting video
I have this. I found forearm and gripping exercises to be VERY effective. Much better than any splint or wrap. It was extremely painful and now seems to be gone.
Thank you! From Baudette Minnesota USA
You’re very welcome. Stephen from Preston, England.
Thank you
Excellent Thanks. I appreciate info. Have pain in both thumbs and thought my thumbs were going come out of my hand with the pain. I will try the exercise and check on the hand braces.
You're welcome! Hope you find some relief.
Very helpful thanks
Nice to hear. Thanks for commenting.
Thank u well received
You’re welcome
Thank you for this! I think I developed this in my left hand due to holding cell phone, playing video games, etc. Informative, and concise. Well done.
Thanks. Glad it helped.
I thought this was a very well presented simple ,concise and well spoken video presentation , just the sort of thing that you would expect from a really good GP and or a specialist. thank you very much .....excellent
Thanks very much for the feedback Richard. Much appreciated. I’m glad you found it informative.
Best wishes.
Thank you.
Thank you for the information. It gave me a clear picture of my condition and at the sane time gave me the options for treatment. I will admit that my condition stems from the fact that I read too many ebooks and I use my affected thumb too much flipping the pages.
You’re very welcome. If you try using a splint while reading, it might help. In my experience they can work very well.
My paternal grandmother had this thumb pain, my father had it, and now my sister and I have it. I thought it was heredity. Thank you for the discussion. I'm 72 and have used my hands a lot in repetitive tasks almost all my life. I think I am at the stage where the small thumb splint will work. I am also at the age where various doctors are needed ( I live in the USA). I guess I'll add one more! I'll tell my sister about this video. Thanks.
Thanks for commenting Marie. There is definitely a generic component to this condition but we know the causes are multifaceted and probably a combination of different risk factors including genetics. I’m glad you found the information helpful.
Best wishes. Stephen.
Thank you so much for this video! You are the first to explain this problem so well. I woke up one morning in 2020 ( in central US) after months of being very ill with COVID to find my thumb laying flat to my palm & severely limited in being able to open back opening up my palm. I have worked on it on my own since as no medical person would offer any advice & now I have it 10-15 degrees yet from being able to totally open back making my palm flat. Common sense drove me to get a supporting brace & I continue to work it trying to gently flatten the palm & get the full range of motion returned. Your video has encouraged me & suggests I've been doing the best course of action for it. I am subscribing to your channel.
Thanks for taking the time to comment. I’m glad you found it helpful. Great news that you’ve already been doing the right things anyway !
I'm glad you explained thumb joint pain. This info was not given to me when i suffered with the pain and losing the use of my thumbs. I did the cortisone shots and wore a brace for monts. Ive had the surgery in both thumbs with a bone taken out of each hand. My hands have never been better,, its been almost 20 years since the surgery.
Great that you got such a good surgical result !
Wonderful video and all you’ve said it’s so true. I have osteoarthritis in my hands and now my left thumb hurts when gripping do dishes,holding certain coffee cups and Omg left a gallon of milk or anything heavy. So I’m blessed my son will put my milk in a small container and left things I cannot,bless his heart,I so 😅appreciate him for all he does. My doctor has me doing the gel med and it helps but don’t like it if using my hands and to hold sandwich,ect 😬 Bless all 😊
Glad it was helpful!
EXCELLENT. Describes exactly what I have and what the specialist I went to said. Don't know yet how it will turn out, but I learned more from this guy than from the doctor I saw.
Thanks. Glad you found it helpful.
Thank you
What REALLY HELPED me with my cmc joint swelling and pain was taking turmeric capsules with black pepper in them. Pain went from 8-9 to maybe 1. I got them at Costco. I also used a cream with bee venom, called Apireven. It's greasy so I only used it at night. That helped a lot but the turmeric and black pepper capsules did wonders
Thanks fir the suggestion. I’ve collated a few similar suggestions in another video here which you might find interesting th-cam.com/video/5x-U0pJJnsk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=4a87rzt6mG-OWvIF
I use turmeric too, it really does help doesn’t it!
@@XjtBA I take 2 a day, after lunch, so I have something in my stomach. I don't know about knee arthritis, but from what I read, arthritis is mainly inflammation in the body, and turmeric helps with that apparently.
@@1whitecottagelife770 I am going to Costco today. I assume it is the Qunol Turmeric 1,500 mg., 180 Capsules. Thank you.
@@XjtBAit helps with all inflammation.
I suffered this many years ago. The pain was violent and painful, although not all the time. But carrying or holding things was really difficult. Simplest example was that it was really difficult to even carry a cup and saucer in one hand. Thankfully I was told to try magnesium oil and it's was a life changer, so much so I am now pain free. Better still, I always wiped xs oil from my hands on my knees and an issue in my knee has also now gone.
Thank you. I've enjoyed watching this video, clearly explained, and very well presented. I suffer with this condition, as an artist, it has caused me to reduce the amount of time I spend at the easel. I have found that certain foods cause a flare up.
You’re very welcome. Yes many people have told me that their diet can influence their arthritis. I did another looking at this here th-cam.com/video/5x-U0pJJnsk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UdxRTvr5yGG32alJ
Very helpful, I wish I'd found this years ago.
I’m glad you found it helpful. Thanks for the kind comment 🙏
Thank you for the information. I now know what the problem is.
Glad to help
I have just found your channel and recently diagnosed with OA of both thumbs. I have seen different 2 different physios recently about this condition and each physio said I had to wear a different type of splint . I now use the both black and brown types. However neither physio explained why I should wear them or how they should help. All I was told is that “ at my age I have worn my joints out “. Having seen your video I now understand a lot more about OA and the why and how for splint use helps. So thank you for making OA of thumb easy to understand.
You’re very welcome. I’m glad it was helpful. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. Much appreciated.
Thank you for the very good diagrams and advice on getting the right amount of movement and rest. Didn't get this sort of help from my doctor, but it has proven very productive. Thumbs up from Canada!!
Thanks for the kind comment Diane. I’m glad that you found it helpful.
Best wishes. Stephen.
Thank you for the very good explanation. I suffered for years with this (and other joint pain) but it all stopped after discontinuing a certain blood pressure water pill. I take a different one now but it is a very low dose and I have no pain.
Are you sure it was this condition ? It might just have been a drug side effect. Great that is resolved though … whatever it was.
Thank you for the what to do suggestio s
brilliant video, I'm suffering and had another x-ray yesterday, so on the route to surgery, although the state of NHS, could be years. I'm going to try those splints you wore, as the ones I have a very uncomfortable.
Thanks. I have done an updated video recently just looking at thumb splints. You might find that helpful also.
Best wishes.
Stephen.