3 Best Stretches for Dupuytren's Contractures

[@charleshollier4352]

I am a 61 year old physical therapist. I discovered my Dupuytren's contractures in both of hands eight years ago. I started stretching which helped but as an adjunct sprayed magnesium oil and rubbed it into my hands daily. I also started supplementing oral magnesium 300mg daily. Between the magnesium and stretches my hand range of motion/function is normal. I do still have minimal residual fibrosis of the cords before I started treating it but this is very minor. It is significantly less than when I started treating my hands. This is not a cure but a control. I continue with magnesium and stretching daily and it works for me. I looked but cannot find the article stating magnesium interferes with the collagen crosslinking to form the cords. The article also noted a high degree of patients with Dupuytren's contracture had low levels of magnesium. I hope this information helps. edit - Also of North European heritage

[@hollow09]

Thank you for the advice… I had surgery this am on my left hand pinky. Looking for advice. Thanks again!

[@katethegardener]

I'm using Magnesium cream with MSM and it is helping. I massage a small amount in and then do my stretches. I also take magnesium supplements.

[@hopemags9642]

Thanks for sharing

[@misspaulasartroom4457]

What kind of magnesium do you take?

[@nejolo9563]

@@Richard-nv3hhThat’s interesting that you said a fall may have triggered the contracture. I will look into this theory. I had an electric bike crash into me and cause a fracture on my arm. Maybe the amount of time keeping my arm immobile triggered it.

[@phyllisruana1929]

I saw a hamd specialist and he didnt ahow me any of this. I found this video and I assure everyone for me my hand felt totally better immediately

[@karenworley241]

Only my second day doing these exercises but I believe it's helping!! Thanks so much 👋🏼

[@cindyperz]

I want to join the gratitude group here. I was just diagnosed and am scheduled for PT but wanted to get started. I appreciate the clear way you explained and demonstrated the exercised. Thank you!

[@gcom9052]

I have found that doing push-up is a great exercise, your body weight forces the palms flat on the floor and stretches the tendons in the palm of the hand and around the wrist. Plus it strengthens your arms at the same time, win-win

[@TeachAManToAngle]

Good idea. Sounds like you have to start doing these push ups before you can only do knuckle push ups.

[@pineapplesideways3820]

@Ivo same on knuckles because to tight but in bed I lay ony hand and stretch it sometimes for a hour to different degrees and directions, and hear the little tears sometimes

[@ThePat1962]

There is an argument that hard stretches can aggravate the growth of nodules. I'm not sure but I definitely recommend softening with oil and creams and using a splint at night to keep your hands stretched.

[@fredtjack23]

Please don't do push ups you will give yourself nerve pain down the road. Army vet DC 25 years 3rd operation both hands. None on feet yet. Don't do anything that will stretch your hand you will pay for it

[@sarahoilman5086]

@@ThePat1962 what are good oils and creams ???

[@janakiramrajkumar]

Thanks for the excellent video instructions for the Dupuytren's contracture. Started working on them.

[@heidifunk9480]

Thank you, thank you thank you, appreciate it your exercises, and the comments below very very helpful, especially from the physical therapist who had his own personal experience with it

[@ThePat1962]

Hi folks I've suffered with aggressive Dupuytren's for years. I've had the middle finger operated on and so far so good. I do have it however in the small finger also in the left hand and in the little finger and index of the right hand. I use Magnesium oil with DMSO mix and I use a hard ball (tumble dryer ball) and massage vigorously every day for about 15 min. I wear a finger splint that I bought on Amazon. Before I put on the splint, at bedtime. I massage Sudocrem (like a baby nappy cream) into the hand. I have to say it keeps the finger softened and straight by the morning. I have found this to be more successful than stretches during the day. They were too painful. But much easier to them when the nodules are kept soft.

[@charleshollier4352]

Magnesium oil, oral magnesium, and stretches have been the key for me. After eight years my hand/finger range of motion is normal. Working as a manual physical therapist I use my hands a lot. This saved me.

[@cristibruma7651]

@@charleshollier4352 Hi,do you use a sepcific brand of magnesium oil , or pills ?

[@dorettadavies8298]

What kind of splint did you buy?

[@ThePat1962]

@@dorettadavies8298 I bought from Amazon. They're just material with a solid strip for the fingers tied with velcro. I think I searched for dupuytren's contraction splint.

[@barbararector-k7r]

Excellent response with theses 3 exercises! Thanks😊

[@OrthoEvalPal]

You are welcome! Glad it helps

[@emmainnes3508]

Great explanation. Thank you for posting this video.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Ken15643]

I had surgery for this 6 years ago. The surgery was not bad, but the injection to numb my hand is something I will never endure again. Since then the contracture has returned, but I am adamant not to have the surgery again. (only because of the numbing procedure.) I will try these stretches and see if they help. Anything without that needle is worth a try for me. If I ever do find it necessary for surgery, I will be demanding some Fentanyl before anything takes place.

[@LisaD-d1v]

just figured out what these nodes were on my hand these look fantastic hopefully it won't progress any further

[@brendabutler3832]

Both hands. I can’t lay my hands flat AT ALL. I can’t get my nails done anymore because it’s too embarrassing. I had one injection in my right hand. It was very expensive. My doctor after the cello up did no manipulation to the finger, looked at it and walked out. My hand hurts I can’t put ribs on either hand anymore because fingers in both hands are SO bad. I’ll admit I depressed about it.

[@tonifrancis7163]

These were great! Thank you

[@vladnicu9052]

Thank you, sir!

[@gustavogomez4503]

Thank you so much for this valuable information!!

[@OrthoEvalPal]

You are so welcome Gustavo!

[@pattymullin8515]

Invaluable info that is greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.

[@ruthhickox-litchfield2878]

Thank you, I do wish there was a printout for these. You are so clear and concise.

[@Yette]

Great info. I asked a hand surgeon what I could do to prevent progression, he said nothing

[@OrthoEvalPal]

It’s definitely safe to try. Best of luck!

[@eleanorhoh]

Thanks for these wonderful and simple exercises. Is it true you can get it from repetitive action? Just wanted to share with others not to despair. It can recede. My sister has it and use white Tiger Balm to massage. She's had it for 5 years and it's nearly gone. Since I caught this early, I'm going to vigorously do these exercises and do some of the things I saw in comments to prevent it getting worse. Prevention is better than cure is so RIGHT! Hang in there!

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Thank you for the feedback! That's great!

[@msjanetshaw8895]

Hello I have had it for year now can you please share what you did please???would appreciate had scared it will get worsen thanks ❤

[@MJ-sj9ho]

Wow thank you sooo much great advice !!!!

[@AhaMomentsIIDevLLC]

Owwwww, difficult to incorporate these stretches. Would be helpful to know that this is normal reaction at first! Or perhaps it isn't? Good explanation of how to perform them. Also what/where are the shoulders placed when doing these exercises? Do you have recommendations for a soak to relax the pain in hands? Or herbal salves to apply? Some of my docs thinking it is trigger finger? Body reflexology and acupuncture also seem to relieve some of the achiness for some relief. dr.patryce

[@ankiithchouhan482]

Thank you

[@sherylfay1]

Definitely useful stretches especially after warming the hands. I’ll do these throughout the day. I find my hands are worst first thing in the morning and then after using them a lot either typing or cooking. Yoga poses can be helpful too.

[@queensigal]

Thank you Can I avoid surgery if I do these exercises? I have just begun to have a sort of buzzing electricity current feeling from the hand that is affected. Was diagnosed two years ago so relatively not bad deterioration yet. Female. Late 50s Am taking comfort this isn't the worst heridatory disease

[@elizabethclaunch7369]

Thank you so much!!

[@sharonjones2822]

Thank you

[@TLC26]

My mom has this so bad she has limited use of both hands. I have the beginning stages in my left hand. Thanks for this video.

[@mynorfiore4280]

Wonderful ♥️ thanks so much

[@lindamorrison4129]

Thank you so very much!!!

[@OrthoEvalPal]

You are welcome Linda!

[@vickermk]

Is it normal to have some pain the palm while doing these stretches?

[@Preeti-u8o3r]

Thank you so much for this. My dad has Dupuytren's on his right hand for a few years now and has had one surgery done for it too. But it's not helping much. I was getting worried because it's been affecting him these days. He's retired and loves to do woodworks as a hobby. Will surely try out these exercises.

[@watr77222]

Hi, did it help?

[@danielfournier7186]

Hi Paul, Any comments related to the idea that stretching can actually make this worse? Stretching seems so doable, but I certainly don't want to aggravate this.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

You are always safe with gentle and progressive.

[@elizabethduval7562]

thank you for that comment. I had one active release practitioner show me a very intense stretch that she suggested i do for 30 minutes every day. i did that for several weeks, but became nervous when i heard that stretching could make it worse. so now massage it gently with a massage ball and do gentle stretches. My hand is uncomfortable but still moves. it only started about 8 months ago though and I'm terrified of where this could go. I'm so grateful that there is a community out there and doctors like Paul who offer guidance.

[@paulineirving9025]

Hi, Thank you for very clear demonstration. I have decently been told I have a Dupuytren. The middle finger is misshapen from a broken middle joint year's ago. Will include these exercises as very much believe in prevention

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Good idea!

[@joemcclellan1736]

Thanks for the advice, I have a severe contracture.

[@joannwagner4940]

Thanks.

[@marielitton5400]

I have dupuytrena contracture in between my thumb and index finger specifically, unfortunately these specific exercises don’t stretch my affected area. Any exercises I can do for my thumb/ index?

[@Nordic4U]

those exercises hurt like crazy--mega finger and hand pain...shoots through my arm

[@pattiesilver2117]

The 1st exercise doesn't let me lift up certain fingers.

[@wilcamacho5074]

I agree with this stretching. I’ve had this for more than a year now. I noticed when I don’t stretch it for a day or two it gets worse. Keep stretching!

[@janetgies8698]

Thank you! I just started and will continue stretching with heat. 9/26/24 Janet

[@TrevorShannon-jh3cf]

I find 3rd exercise difficult to manipulate as I have a trigger little finger on the other hand , preventing me from lining up all fingers on both hands. Other 2 exercises are of great help. Thank-you 👍

[@madelinegrudens]

I have it in both hands and I felt it relax after I tried these exercises on my right hand. Thanks for sharing!!

[@kimstansfield4783]

Thanks. Just found your three exercises and they feel really good on my hands and fingers. They are exercises I can do anywhere. Kim Stansfield UK

[@IamYourDaddy361]

I am 33 and was diagnosed 2 years ago, it is getting worse and hopefully this helps thank you, pinky, ring and middle on both hands

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Be sure to stretch very lightly for 30-60 seconds

[@SpecialgiftsLA]

​@@OrthoEvalPalYou can do caster oil poltice...at night too..

[@SpecialgiftsLA]

Barbara o' niel mentions C.O packs poultice needs to be done consistently. .Im looking into ice bath ..for neurogenesis..perhaps

[@SpecialgiftsLA]

A lady I know is using mustard seed bath for the hand.(in a small container)-to soak .. I had pain and it relieved it immidiately

[@ambadasregoti7134]

Iam 37 . I noticed in night time two hands going to contracture but I not met doctor . I will do this surely to not get it any more. . thank you so much dr.

[@UncleBoratagain]

Great advice, should have started these a few years ago!

[@ist_doch_ganz_egal]

I hope I don't have Dupuytren as the doctor said I have a compressed Ulnaris nerve but maybe I have to get an other opinion from an other docotr - anyway I should do more hand training as I was at an ergo therapist. We should move generally more (also my job is contraproductive). Thank you for the exercises.

[@nallaani2289]

Very nice

[@gaylelizabeth]

Thank you so much for these , I have a severe contracture of the pinky’ finger of my dominant right hand , complicated by the fact I had a grade 8 open crush fracture of the right arm and wrist with external fixative application and subsequent 4 additional surgical procedures done in order to restore as much mobility , rotation and functional use of my hand and arm - happened back in 1995 ~ suddenly the fifth figure started really tightening up right at the beginning of COVID - I tried to do similar type stretches ~ but now it’s so severe I’m pretty sure I’ll have to have surgical intervention soon. I will do these exercises until that happens tho - thank you so much for posting these !

[@arnoldrimmer9161]

Hope you're ok, I too have had problems with dupytrens contracture for the last 15-20 years with no real issues, but like you since having my jabs for covid it has excellerated very quickly to the point where I've had to have surgery to correct it. This seems to be happening too frequently to be a coincidence. Good luck.

[@judithsher3878]

I have the inherited gene.I do not want to have surgery!Know of any good doctor in Boston?

[@maryel-saleh2262]

I am 73 y/o female with East European and Scandinavian genetic history. The disease has just begun on left hand. Researching the disease it says stressing the hand can be a factor in setting things off. For a long time now I hold my cell phone in my left hand with thumb and fingers wrapped around opposite sides of the phone for hours at a time. My left hand becomes stiff in this position and difficult to open hand. Surely this stresses the hand enough to trigger the disease. What do you think?

[@karenworley241]

So glad I found you!! I've been in excruciating pain in my palm, hard to do anything, but I will try all these👋🏼

[@marksmillie3087]

Brilliant video, thank you very much

[@johnobrien7621]

Evening - What are your thoughts on splints to straighten hands at night?

[@johnobrien7621]

Ps great video - seen 3 uk doctors 2 physios - None mentioned dupuytrens?

[@OrthoEvalPal]

This might help kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZmbq6irbbJ8o6c

[@mariecooney7010]

I'm 60 years old and have worked as a stagehand for over thirty years. Almost 100% Irish, so I laughed when MD said North European heredity. But I will ask cousins if anyone else might have this. I''m wondering if others thought it was arthritis and did not seek treatment. I am in stage one of both hands, possibly from the trauma of grasping both hands in a bad car accident. Thanks for stretches.

[@patriciacole8773]

I read it is a form of arthritis.

[@vilorijaspasevski1106]

Imam obostrano na rukama M729 Morbus fibroblasticus,non specificatus (Conctrsctura Dupuytreni manud utr.). Imate puno komentara, molim Vas prevedite na srpski

[@emacliftsalot]

I had this develop after hook grip deadlifting could it be something else or is this the modt likely cause?

[@prusikpeakdesign2512]

Hello, Thank-you for the video. For the stretches you suggest, should they be done without pain? For me, the pain can go from zero to 6-7 with only a small increment of movement.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

It should be very gentle (1-2 on a pain scale)

[@nicolemaxey5801]

It’s hard for me to lay my hand down flat.

[@maryam.khan16]

Hi Last month I had little finger fracture then K wire surgery. After removal of wire of 2 weeks now I have been developing dupytren contracture of little and ring finger. In my case which excersize is suitable for rapid recovery?

[@OrthoEvalPal]

You really should be guided by a therapist for this.

[@sdavidjohnson44]

Thank you for putting out this video. I started doing the stretches and it seems to be helping. My PCP sent me to a local hand specialist for treatment. The specialist said there was nothing he could do for me. Because of my age being 78 he just said it was arthritis. I would live with this as it is not painful, but I am a golfer. Difficult to take the proper grip on the club. i even installed special oversize grips which help a little.

[@patriciacole8773]

I read it is a type of arthritis (?)

[@richardjimenezvalest299]

tengo aproximado dos años con la enfermedad de DUPOYTREN, hasta ahor se que se llama asi, y el Dr me recomeno operar, sin decirme que con ejercicios se puede corregir

[@iandouglas451]

great video - it gives me hope, i have been stretching fingers back intuitively over the years after finding my hands were curling, i first noticed it about 7 yrs ago when trying to clap at a kids show. my little finger remains curled though, do you really think if that i work on it i can pull it back to work again please?

[@TeachAManToAngle]

What do you have to lose? Start stretching! I’ve notice dupuytrens for the last 2 years and continually stretch. So far I am winning. Hope it continues to work as I age.

[@ketsiajacquet5541]

Many thanks from France !!! France ... Where we don't find many ressources about "natural solutions" to slow down this disease... Except on Guy Roulier's chain. I'm going to start today ! I was told about my disease yesterday...

[@Joe_Friday]

Could a graston tool be used to break up the adhesions?

[@jeanmaclay1562]

I’ve had four trigger finger surgeries. My left hand ring finger is starting to contract and the knuckle on the back of my hand seems to have gotten bigger. I’m trying to do stretches and I don’t see the name of the splint he was talking about. I think I need to get it. Can anyone recommend a good splint for my left ring finger?

[@sohailkhan-gv1dj]

Good afternoon IT'S A AMAZING MIND BLOWING METHOD I WILL DO EVERY DAY MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING NIGHT ITS WORKED EVERY ONE DO WHO HAVE THESE PROBLEMS REALLY ITS WORKED .SALUIT SUR GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. 😇

[@tonyvalle2310]

I would like to ask a favor of person (s) making a comment on this video if they know of any people of Hispanic decent ever getting Dupuytren's contracture. I understand it has a lot to do with ethnicity. Thank you.

[@norarebiere4484]

Por favor en español. G6

[@sudarshankumar7638]

Any medicine for dupuytrens contracture.

[@yvonnelottsnyder7629]

thank you for this video! i have the beginning of this "knot" and so far am able to to do your suggested exercises. hopefully they will help me from ever having to have surgery!!

[@normanklein3155]

My Dupuytren's Contracture laughs at these puny little exercises as it continues its inexorable progression towards curling my fourth finger directly into my palm.

[@maryel-saleh2262]

Thank you for this video of exercises! I will stop stressing my hand by holding cell phone too long and start doing these exercises. Would you consider making another video showing how to massage the hand?

[@joespence8727]

Im having problems with the back of my hand. Right from and accident back in 2005 or so.

[@KevinBrady-fy3cx]

All the males in my family have this Dupuytren's contracture. I haven't come down with the condition yet. Will these exercises help to forestall or prevent it emerging?

[@PlantbasedRooster]

Been wondering what's going on with my hands, googled symptoms, definitely got this, Thanks for exercises, I'm sure they will help.

[@lucar2804]

Gracias muchacho a sido de gran ayuda.

[@dontwitty1656]

i've got one pit with the beginning of another, on my left hand- ('im right handed)- i do all the stretches shown and i also play guitar- which i hope will help with digital ROM. thoughts?

[@rogerwells6807]

I have very aggressive Dupuytren’s in both hands. It is impossible for me to put my palms together, or put my hands down flat on a table.

[@nancymoore8363]

I thought I had this but my doctor told me I have trigger finger and I don’t even own gun!! This sounds classier and I do have Viking heritage.

[@owenlarson07366]

Notice how nobody says “I’ve been doing this for years.” There is no evidence that stretching helps but there is reason to believe it may make things worse. Don’t listen to med ppl who don’t have it or know it well.

[@j.vincento7152]

Hello. Great video. But I have lump at bottom pinky finger joint. Can I just buy that brace with the screw and slowly tighten it over days to the straight position? Will the tendons elongate permanently over time? Or will the tendons end up pushing through lump of joint cartilage? Just some great questions for you and me and your FANS. My pinky is at straight & normal on bottom joint and that is were lump is. Then the next two joints are at 45 degrees. Got it from vibration of gas weed cutter on handle. It definitely could be straightened in the manner I suggested. But will the tendons stay stretched? Thanks sir.

[@brendareed5050]

I have this in both hands. On one hand I had ozone injections 3 times, and afterward there is zero pain and the palm almost looks normal. In the other hand I couldn't afford the injections and I cant hold hand flat, the cord is wrapped and pulled tight, is way more noticeable and it will hurt when stretched and doing certain things requiring strength in hand.

[@senoleric4777]

Thanks for usefull info. I'll do the exercise you eplain

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Great! Best of luck!

[@cheezypeezy54]

I was supposed to get a ganglion cyst removed from my palm and in 2 weeks I was not able to bend my ring finger back. Now I’m being told I have Dupuytens contracture when I went in with a normal finger

[@homeandfamilyservices2650]

Just a suggestion. The photo of the hands together is not over helpful.

[@koko_AD]

I have marphan syndrome would it help me also ?

[@devilsforkdigital1490]

Is mild stinging pain in the area of the nodule normal when doing these exercises?

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Yes. Low and slow with the stretch.

[@SpecialgiftsLA]

Can i do ice bath. Like for neuro genesis,? How?

[@OrthoEvalPal]

I can't see where an ice bath would help with the mobility but could with pain.

[@karinlarsen2608]

Thank you so much Dr. I learned it's called Viking Disease. Very prevalent in Nordics. It helps if I make a fist and use my Knuckles to massage my Palms. I'm finding great relief being relentless. Stretching, massaging , vibrator and arthritis salve.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Thank you and yes!

[@willdwyer6782]

My grandmother had it and she was the daughter of Polish immigrants. My father had it, and I have it too.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

@@willdwyer6782 We do see it run down the family tree

[@josec.9042]

Thanks for your kind explanations. 👍

[@OrthoEvalPal]

My pleasure Jose!

[@corrinnacorrinna5572]

If you have this condition and you smoke, one of the best things you can do is stop.❤

[@sayalinalang7046]

Please. Ye. Video Hindi bhi. Banaye meher bani hogi Reply. Dijiye Apka video bahut. Accha laga

[@micheledillon8434]

Thank you for making this video you've been more helpful than my Dr I seen at osu that's sad thank you so so much ❤ ♥ 💗

[@manueljimenez6875]

Tengo dos años de tener esta enfermedad, hasta ahora se como se llama, y el Dr. me dijo que habia que operar, apenas estoy la primera estapa, que me aconsejas

[@TeeTimeMike]

What about after a dupuytrens surgery ?

[@margozwald9495]

Alternative exercises to other exercises that I have seen.

[@renjithkumar.r810]

3rd is very difficult to do.fingers are so tight.

[@buff10751]

I wish iwould of found this video sooner. I tried it today . It has been a big relief. Thank you for posting this video

[@OrthoEvalPal]

You are so welcome!

[@sofie82]

I can't even lay my left hand flat anymore.

[@darlenericotta7550]

I will share this with my friend who has this! Thanks for your videos!