How to Eliminate Thumb Pain...The EASY Way

[@YvieT]

I’ve had pain in my lower thumb for many weeks after landing badly on my hand. I came across your video.. and I didn’t have a tennis ball to hand m, but I pressed the fatty part of my palm onto a the ball of a back massager I had - and the pain is almost gone after one try! I hope it gets 100% better. Thank you!

[@painfixprotocol]

You're most welcome! I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@rajanne2947]

Thanks! Holding a 200 gm smartphone for 2 hours watching a movie, and after few months I have this pain at the base of my left thumb! Earlier phones were lighter with 3-4G. The 5 g phones with 4000 or larger mAh batteries caused this new problem!

[@painfixprotocol]

You're welcome, rajanne! Thanks for bringing up a good point.

[@dannyhager9767]

Wow, this is the best self help video I have ever seen! Your professional, easy manner was much appreciated. I have severe thumb pain and the tennis ball thing really helped! Just waiting on the super duper tape now…. Thanks for the video!!

[@painfixprotocol]

Thanks so much, Danny! I appreciate your kind words and I'm really glad this video was helpful for you!

[@TheHelpCoach]

Thanks, @Dr. Yoni Whitten! As both a licensed massage therapist, a performing musician (drummer) and master craftsman, aches and pains in my MCP and CMC joints are causes for both concern and, occasionally, a good deal of anxiety. (As such, these exercises and taping instructions are especially helpful tonight, when one of my MCPs is recovering from yesterday’s busy MT schedule) Again, thanks!!!

[@painfixprotocol]

You're most welcome! I'm glad it was helpful for you.

[@greenie1106]

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[@suereedel6034]

This works! I tried it, and my thumb is 50% better in one day. I feel I can heal it in a week. I'll be doing this everyday. Thank you! Great info.

[@painfixprotocol]

That's fantastic Sue! I'm so glad this video is helpful for you. Please send me an update after you've worked on it for a week!

[@nevillebrandt9047]

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[@louisealtit6211]

Thank you for all your tips. I’ve learned an awful lot from your videos and practice many of the mobility exercises and advice you so generously share. As an aside, I very much appreciate the easygoing, non self aggrandising manner which you display also.

[@painfixprotocol]

Thanks so much, Louise! What a beautiful compliment!

[@surinderbhatia7829]

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[@shirleycranswick]

I have just come across your video and i'm pleased that i have. I have Osteoarthritis over many parts of my body and i take a lot of medication for it, however it doesn't seem to help at all with both of my thumb joints and a specialist is now talking about removing the thumb joints but said that i will still have pain! Nobody has ever mentioned exercises or taping of either my thumb and wrist joints. I am definitely ready to give this a go as it is so debilitating to have chronic pain especially in your hands. Thank you so much for the information and i will come back to you to let you know if it helped. Shirley from the UK.

[@painfixprotocol]

Cheers, Shirley! I really hope the information in this video can help you to feel & function better!

[@josechuy5334]

Very good instructor. Detailed and informative ❤

[@painfixprotocol]

Much appreciated, Jose!

[@mtngrammy6953]

Very helpful, thank you! Easy to follow instructions. I have used Rock Tape on my knees off and on for a long time, with a great deal of pain control, so will definitely try the "drumstick" method. Glad to have found your videos.

[@painfixprotocol]

Welcome to the community, mtngrammy!

[@Stefunny82]

Thank you so much! The instant relief from the taping method was incredible! 😊

[@painfixprotocol]

That's fantastic @Stefunny82! Glad it helped!

[@user-oq3rc5ef5x]

Came across your video; very interesting and helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I will try these suggestions.. I've had left thumb pain for months..although pain is localized to base of where thumb and index finger meet, anterior aspect of the hand...hopefully these methods will improve things.

[@painfixprotocol]

Hope these strategies are helpful for you!

[@lorettaemmons6486]

Thank you so much for this!!! I am in pain all of the time

[@painfixprotocol]

Glad it was helpful, Loretta!

[@suegassick7525]

I love your videos. Following them have changed my forward head position enormously. Would you please do a short video on foot pad pain if you have any good self-help tips!

[@painfixprotocol]

Absolutely Sue Gassick! So happy the videos are helping you! Please see this week's video on the foot.

[@Corné-o6h]

Great tips! About to tape my thumb before taking an 8 hour nap. Thanks for sharing.

[@painfixprotocol]

You're most welcome!

[@laurenmay2098]

Hello there, I am here to testify, lol. My pain was severe. Last night, I watched your tips and used the tape one. It's not the same tape as yours, but this morning, the pain subdued to 80 percent. Eventually, I will need surgery, but I hope people do these 3 tips. I will work today with the ball. Thanks! Oh, I was skeptical because I could not touch it the area. It was so painful.

[@painfixprotocol]

Cheers Lauren! I'm so glad this was helpful for you!

[@MirlaCriste]

Dang. The tennis ball trick is AMAZING. I used a smaller rubber ball, because I have small hands, but same effect it seems. I have advanced basal osteoarthritis in both thumbs. Thanks doc!

[@painfixprotocol]

You're most welcome, Mirla. Glad it was helpful!

[@jacquelynefricker4231]

Thank you so much for all your detailed information. I just started having severe pain in my tight thumb about 2 weeks ago. I have tried a tens unit that seems to make the pain worse and more intense. I also tried Lidocaine patches....not helpful at all. I will try your exercise next and rock tape. Will keep you posted. Thank you!

[@painfixprotocol]

I hope the information in this video is helpful for you, Jacquelyn!

[@NicolaBrown-wo2bq]

Ironically my gardening career seems to have damaged my thumb. Weeding every day holding the trowel is now agony hoping this advice works as I really want to get back out there. Thanks

[@painfixprotocol]

Hope this is helpful for you, Nicola!

[@estermodoh8584]

Thankyou very much for your tips, my thumb feels so much better 😊

[@painfixprotocol]

That's fantastic, Ester! So glad this video was helpful!

[@Itsme-jv4cd]

I know right. It works!

[@PawelZacharczuk]

Great ❤ thank you. I was looking for a video like this to help my thumbs.

[@painfixprotocol]

You’re welcome 😊

[@mli5155]

Thank you for all your tips, it is clear and helpful.

[@painfixprotocol]

You are most welcome!

[@chezfortheloveofdogs5376]

Thank you for your easy to do exercises and information. Much appreciated

[@painfixprotocol]

You are so welcome!

[@christinanicholls9868]

I’m always looking for new techniques and exercises. I’m going to try these! Thanks so much! 💜

[@painfixprotocol]

You're most welcome, Christina!

[@christinanicholls9868]

@@painfixprotocol Question, My thumb on my left hand, when I bend it makes a clicking sound when I bend it. It feels better since doing the exercises. I’ll ask my Dr when I see her as well. Thank you!

[@cindyoverall8139]

You are the best advisor. Thanks

[@painfixprotocol]

Thanks Cindy! I appreciate your support!

[@sandybiluk5479]

I was wondering if the cmc appliances that I’ve seen advertised would be as beneficial as taping. Thank you for your great instructions 🤗

[@painfixprotocol]

You are most welcome, Sandy! I'm not familiar with a cmc appliances you're referring to. Can you share more info?

[@mikecunningham7621]

Ouch!!! Just started the tennis ball excercise and the slightest pressure causes considerable pain. Might feel a little better after, but hard to tell. Tape is on the way.

[@painfixprotocol]

A softer ball may be a better option for you.

[@mariammm8521]

Thank you for the recommendations, I will try it. For those living in Romania, I can recommend the Depanten gel. I used it, and my bump on the leg decreased. It has a pleasant cooling effect.

[@painfixprotocol]

Cheers, Maria! Thanks for sharing!!

[@davidhill1220]

This was very helpful Thank you Patricia

[@painfixprotocol]

I'm so glad, Patricia! Cheers!

[@buck7477]

Playing guitar, Operating a Brush Truck, Front loader, Side Loader, mine only hurts when I over use it. Or use it the wrong way.

[@painfixprotocol]

I hope this little routine helps boost your capacity to use your thumbs without pain.

[@edenturba5645]

10:25 Where can I buy thqt kind of tape please please answer I'm having thumbpain for more than 6mos now I hope you could read this comment and answer 😢😢

[@edenturba5645]

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[@painfixprotocol]

You can get the tape here - amzn.to/3PzWVpu

[@painfixprotocol]

Here's the link for Rock Tape - amzn.to/3PzWVpu

[@jackraves7363]

🙏learning all the time I AM. 👍 that thumb-hand angle is about 90 degr in my left, but about 60 on my right hand. i will surely work on your tips for improvements. 👍 🙏

[@painfixprotocol]

Right on, Jack! Let me know how you progress.

[@surinderbhatia7829]

Hai plse explain for parliyse patient exercise on right side

[@jamesgallant3553]

Thank you, pain in my left thumb developed about 1 year ago, I will attempt these therapies. I have another issue that has bothered me for about a year. I believe that I may have pulled a muscle in my abdomen, located on my right side near the hip bone. Thank you.

[@Itsme-jv4cd]

Wow! You are a miracle worker! This really works. Thank you.

[@painfixprotocol]

So glad this was helpful for you! Cheers!

[@SlickClicks]

Fabulous video. Great technique, well explained.

[@painfixprotocol]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@barbaragrove6097]

I love the concept but am a senior with very thin skin and I wonder about pulling it off my skin.

[@painfixprotocol]

I completely understand your concern, Barbara. The good news is that baby oil can be used to rapidly dissolve the adhesive. So, when you're ready to remove the tape cover the application in baby oil and let it stay saturated for 10-15 minutes - then the tape comes off almost effortlessly.

[@barbaragrove6097]

@@painfixprotocol Thank you for that tip!!

[@janicemilina8194]

I know this video is 3 years old, but my pain is on the next joint up on the thumb. It’s been swollen and painful for a while now. Any advice Dr. Whitten?

[@ShailajaGavhaneVlog]

Thank you Doctor for this video

[@painfixprotocol]

You're most welcome, Shailaja!!

[@145dida]

I have sort of a trigger thumb and it hurts when I hyperextend it😣 your tips helped me to manage my pain Thanks

[@painfixprotocol]

That's FANTASTIC! I'm so glad this video was helped you out!

[@glennliljeblad7534]

Thank you so much, I appreciate the info

[@painfixprotocol]

You are so welcome, Glenn!

[@shamuchauhan7581]

Thank you. I love all your videos. Any advice on treating pain in the fingers. I’ve had pain in my right hand middle finger for months.

[@painfixprotocol]

Great suggestion, Shamu! Here's a video that goes over that topic in detail: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmnFhpePm6ZgpMU

[@ShantaCooks1]

Thanx a lot for thes tips . Really very useful.

[@painfixprotocol]

Glad it was helpful, Shanta!

[@fatimatiry4273]

Thank you so much this was very informative and helpful .How can I release my shoulder pain due to many deep tissue massages

[@painfixprotocol]

Glad it was helpful, Fatima! I have a whole playlist dedicated to the Shoulder here: studio.kzbin.infoPL1rO7vW04HUBscJklj1g7Ji-gz8a1Dllu/videos

[@nikkiswenson54]

Thank you...I am sure trying these tips!!

[@painfixprotocol]

So glad! Cheers Nikki!

[@janetwarren5836]

Wow. Thank you so much. I am going to find your videos relating to carpal tunnel as well!!

[@painfixprotocol]

You're welcome, Janet! I'm glad it helped.

[@drakeryou]

This is a great post. I have what the orthopedic doc called CMC Arlthritis, a very common location of arthritis. I'm a retired orchestra teacher and I think the pinching of my right hand, tuning thousands of violins was the nail in my coffin! My primary care doc called it tendinitis and prescribed motrin. Ugh. A year later an orthopedic triage doc took an xray and immediately diagnosed it as CMC arthritis. He gave me a steroid injection. The pain relief lasted about 2 weeks. I've not had another injection. I purchased a "push" brace which amazingly helps the pain by keeping the joint in tight. I'm a pianist and can play even while wearing the brace. But, I'm thinking it's only delaying the inevitable- surgery where they remove the trapezius bone. That option honestly scares me. This video presents the idea of adjusting the shape of the palm by stretching the muscles and flattening the palm. I've performed the first two exercises on this video for 2 days and already am sensing some relief. I have 2 questions: 1. Is it possible that the pain is mostly from my palm changing it's shape, and if I can return the shape to it's original flat shape, the pain will subside? 2. I haven't tried the third idea in this video, that of taping the joint as you've demonstrated. Will that serve my joint as my "Push" brace and relieve even more pain? Thanks so much.

[@painfixprotocol]

I'm so glad you're getting some relief for this! Unfortunately, without a physical examination, I am not able to say what is causing/ contributing to your pain. Properly applied Rock Tape can help increase stability around a joint and provide some pain relief too - It's a really useful strategy.

[@zahraali8119]

My mother is near to 70 age. She have a pain in thumb lower side due to fell down. Doctor suggested her to wear thumb splint. My mother tried it yesterday. But I think her vains are so weak that couldn't bear tightness and thumb turned into blue. Means blood circulation due to tightness was not working properly. And doctor advised her that her thumb should be straight every time. What to do. Please suggest

[@Bodcabarmerida]

Hola...cuanto tiempo deben dejarse esa cintas adhesivas en la mano ..tengo ese problema en mi mano por artritis....mil gracias... Para escuchar su informacion use el traductor...😊

[@painfixprotocol]

De nada! La cinta puede permanecer colocada de 3 a 5 días seguidos

[@Sir_prince_]

thank you so much the tennis ball one was a life saver

[@painfixprotocol]

I'm so glad! Cheers!

[@717Fang]

I wonder what Dr. thinks about using DMSO to heal it ? Thanks.

[@painfixprotocol]

Good question. From a systematic review on the subject: "...there was no definitive evidence to support use of dimethyl sulphoxide and methylsulphonylmethane in treatment of osteoarthritis." www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK75771/

[@717Fang]

@@painfixprotocol in this case DMSO should be used as super solvent /Delivery agent/ ... it should be mixed with something else . Possible with Cortisone.

[@daraneetearney2632]

Brilliant. Thank you so so much. I appreciated.

[@painfixprotocol]

You're very welcome! So glad it helped you!

[@guerlinemorinvil7063]

Wow it's work thanks. Instant relief.

[@painfixprotocol]

That's terrific! I'm so glad it helped you so fast!

[@Inna.Eroshina]

Thanks a lot for this advice! And your smile is charming!

[@painfixprotocol]

You're most welcome, Inna! And thank you!

[@robertogarbo5329]

Thank you for your tutorial video.

[@painfixprotocol]

Glad it was helpful, Roberto!

[@cleanairninja9256]

Hi, I have pain in both areas of the thumb. I also have "squaring" on my right hand so it's progressed pretty far. Can this 3 stage plan help someone who is in the advanced stages? I'm going to buy some rock tape today and try the first, easier taping strategy on my hand. You do a really good job of explaining how to do everything!!

[@painfixprotocol]

Thanks for your kind words! Without an examination, it would be difficult to provide an accurate prognosis. However, almost everyone can improve their situation with a few simple daily practices performed consistently over time.

[@basildouglas855]

Hi, I am somewhat confused, perhaps someone can advise me concerning the following. Having looked at this video on pain relief, for the arthritis at the base of the thumb. I suffer this problem in both hands. Now the presenter of this video said that he would leave the description for the Rock tape, “down in the description.” I have often heard this phrase where more details will be down in the description. I am using an iPad and I have never been able to find this “down there in the description” place. Can someone advise me how to get there. Thanks

[@painfixprotocol]

Here's the link for Rock Tape: amzn.to/3nnSb6u

[@roopaborgohain4059]

You are so right...thank you..great help...🙏

[@painfixprotocol]

Cheers! Glad it was helpful!

[@MherAguilar-fu9sr]

Very helpful video thanks again

[@painfixprotocol]

Glad it was helpful!

[@edk6074]

Very helpful video, but I didn’t catch you saying how long I should leave the rock tape on. Thanks

[@painfixprotocol]

Glad you enjoyed it! When properly applied, Rock Tape can stay on for 3-5 days.

[@judytruesdell6816]

How about if I sit to do these exercises; I have an arthritic spine and standing for any time causes pain and I MUST sit down.

[@painfixprotocol]

Absolutely, Judy! Find a way that works for you. 👍

[@RemyMadrona-ej4mh]

❤ hi I have a pain on my on my fingering and fingering pinky finger going down to wrist I went to emergency and they told me that it is Carpal tunnel they just gave me splint and drink Tylenol but t up to now it's painful

[@painfixprotocol]

Sorry to hear about your pain, Remy. Carpal tunnel doesn't typically affect the pinky side of the hand. So, I would strongly recommend getting a second opinion and an accurate diagnosis.

[@suneethathadikonda3064]

Thank you. I will try

[@painfixprotocol]

Welcome 😊

[@nataliejohnson8653]

Thank you for these recommendations. I do have CMC joint pain in both hands with dx osteoarthritis and bone spurs. I did get a steroid injection that failed. I do wear a brace. I have been referred to a hand surgeon. I work as a cashier. My pain didn't really start until I started this position. With that all said, I tried the exercises you suggested. This made the pain worse after the first attempt. Is this normal? Should I continue doing the exercises?

[@llogne]

I have starting arthrosis of carpometacarpal on my left hand, while I'm right handed...Not really pain, but a numbness of the thenar and lateral wrist, due to a neurogenic thoracic outlet sydnrome. Do you have a video on nTOS?

[@painfixprotocol]

That's a good suggestion for a future video. Thanks!

[@bennaodedrapinder6186]

Thank you for the link.

[@painfixprotocol]

You bet!

[@MusicYoutube-s5u]

Hi doc, I hope you'll notice may I ask what are exercise will help to increase and strengthen muscles on hand? Thank you doc from your new subscriber

[@painfixprotocol]

Here's a video on hand strengthening - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r17PdqSKnrqibq8

[@anilkumargupta5377]

I watched the interesting video. I am 64+ Years age. About 4 months back I started feeling pain in lower part of thumbs of both my hands during opening or closing of bottle cover by rotation. Even during putting eye drops when I press little tiny plastic bottle by my thumb and my forefinger, I feel pain at root of my thumb. I had also started feeling pain below inner ankles of both of my feet around same time about 4 months back. I had started watching your video primarily for thumb. But mentioned ankles problem also for wider perspective. Will these exercises be helpful Or Do I need to see any other video also, of yours in addition to this video?

[@painfixprotocol]

The strategies here could be very helpful for you. However, the 4 month time frame is what stands out here. I would be very interested in what happened or what changed ~ 4 months ago.

[@obarotimiadeola9802]

Thanks dr. I hope it works fot me.

[@painfixprotocol]

I'm so glad!

[@SRGenest1]

I was so happy to come across your video. Two questions… How often do you do the tennis ball and wall exercises? And I am assuming you can perform these two exercises while the thumb is taped, correct?

[@painfixprotocol]

Yes. The exercises can be performed with tape applied. The exercises are typically performed 1-2 times per day.

[@imrajseikh9627]

Thank you so much ❤ very good information

[@painfixprotocol]

Glad it was helpful, Irma!

[@gingermaid]

Great advice, thanks!

[@painfixprotocol]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mateensafi2969]

Great tips. thanks DOC

[@painfixprotocol]

My pleasure!

[@dinabutter9207]

What about pain and swelling on the thumb?

[@painfixprotocol]

Good question, Dina. Treatment will depend on the source of that pain & swelling and whether it's acute or chronic.

[@MherAguilar-fu9sr]

I’m using the tape but I’m using it some what wrong . Thanks

[@painfixprotocol]

It's an important point - the tape itself is not therapeutic. All of the benefit comes from the location and way in which it is applied. Tape application is a learned skill - it takes practice. You might also consider seeing a Rock Tape certified practitioner in your area who could go through it with you one-on-one.

[@ryanbrass3775]

Great video, thank you. Ive tried all the three tests and seems fine. However when i try to do a push up the pain is triggered in my cmc joint. the wall test is fine. So really dont know whats wrong

[@painfixprotocol]

Thank you! What you describe could be caused by a few different things. The best course of action would be to see a qualified practitioner in your area for a thorough assessment of the problem.

[@TheBloomingChannel-TDP]

i have pain in the left hand thumb knuckle and also at the base of the thumb at the bone...what should i do?

[@painfixprotocol]

Have you given any of the techniques in this video a shot?

[@TheBloomingChannel-TDP]

@@painfixprotocol yes, but its not addressed my issue😔😢

[@littlebrookreader949]

Great! Thanks! ❤️

[@painfixprotocol]

You're welcome, littlebrook!

[@MusicYoutube-s5u]

Hi doc, I had a severe hit/impact on my thenar eminence and I had bruise before but now it is not swelling but it is still painful What treatment it could help? Thank you doc

[@painfixprotocol]

For acute injuries, light therapy can be very beneficial for both symptom relief and accelerating the healing process - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4CpZqKnj9iMZpY

[@anneheine3675]

What if you have pain at the base of your thumb and the higher joint for taping? I have a trigger thumb too. Thanks for the answers.

[@MusicYoutube-s5u]

Hi doc, I severely hit my thenar eminence before and it had bruise before, and til now there are times that it suddenly hurt/stabbed on that hitted part within thenar eminence and it also hurt below of the thumb What treatment could help? Thank you doc

[@painfixprotocol]

For acute injuries, light therapy can be very beneficial for both symptom relief and accelerating the healing process - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4CpZqKnj9iMZpY Rock Tape is also helpful for relieving swelling quickly.

[@Hannah-hv5pc]

I have pain in both areas. Assuming I would do both. Which one should I do first?

[@MamaTwoN2020]

I have pain in those spots...i am diagnosed with de Quervains on both hands. Is this tapeing good for this and if both areas hurt...which tapeing should i use? I so wanna try.

[@painfixprotocol]

This taping technique can be very helpful for pain relief, reducing inflammation & increasing range of motion. The tape that I use and recommend can be found here - amzn.to/46YKRFM

[@MamaTwoN2020]

@@painfixprotocol thanks! And i meant if i have pain on both spots, wrist and base thumb. Which tapetecnic should i use? Can i use both at the same time? I do have the kenesiotejp at home.

[@youdeva1]

Thank you so much!!! Such a blessing!!! 🙏🏽

[@painfixprotocol]

So glad it was helpful!

[@MherAguilar-fu9sr]

Do you have exercises for pains in the knuckles? How about putting rock tape? Looking goto for more helpful tips

[@painfixprotocol]

I have a whole video dedicated to finger health and you can see that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmnFhpePm6ZgpMU

[@KathyKarpicke-pn8ej]

Thank you so much for this information. Both of my thumb joints hurt seriously. Can I put both strips of tape on at the same time?

[@painfixprotocol]

You're welcome, Kathy! Absolutely, both strips can be worn at the same time.

[@jasonbelcourt8354]

I like these exercises, they help me alot! I have a question. The reason for these exercises is to push the muscle from lower thumb outwards to prevent it from pushing inwards. The two thumb braces that I have tried pushes the hand along with the thumb muscle inwards. Are these braces not good?

[@painfixprotocol]

So glad this video was helpful for you, Jason! There are situations where a brace like that may be helpful and appropriate. But the ultimate goal should be restore normal structure & function.

[@jasonbelcourt8354]

Makes sense, thank you!@@painfixprotocol

[@R.L.Humpert]

Between texting and guitar my thumb fatigues fast. I love to play guitar. What should I do? Hear or ice? Sorry I’m going to finish the video. Thanks!

[@painfixprotocol]

The strategies in this video will do much more for you than ice or heat ever could. Here's another video with some important hand-related information: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmnFhpePm6ZgpMU

[@NashMackey]

Super helpful! I am going for a world record in a form of push-ups so I will be using this. Is it beneficial to apply both strapping methods at once? I am experiencing a little tension in both areas.

[@painfixprotocol]

Thanks, Nash! You can absolutely use both taping strategies at the same time. Best of luck with your world record attempt!

[@seeview06]

Can have the tape on while you do the exercises?

[@painfixprotocol]

Absolutely, seeview06! Rock Tape is breathable and highly flexible so it's very easy to wear during exercise.

[@jeanniedyke7382]

Awesome tutorial!!! THANK YOU! :)

[@painfixprotocol]

You're very welcome, Jeannie!

[@alonacallora98]

Hi Sir, good afternoon. Where can I buy rock tape? Thanks.

[@painfixprotocol]

Here you go - amzn.to/3ZXETUe

[@miriamwanigasinghe9616]

I’m gonna try it for one week and I’ll let you know how I feel 😊

[@painfixprotocol]

Cheers, Miriam! Hope you find it helpful!

[@bonniethielmier5121]

Is it possible to use both Rock tape applications?? I have pain in both areas. I've applied the first technique and it works great but have pain in my thumb.

[@painfixprotocol]

Yes, Bonnie! You can absolutely use both applications at the same time. So glad the 1st technique is helping you!

[@scottleewright4658]

these procedures you mentioned, do they apply to a working mechanic that uses his hands aggressively with hand and hand tool operations? I have both options that you have mentioned in your video but the one thing is I have a severe problem with my middle finger knuckle on my right hand. At one point with excessive use I ended up with fluid on the knuckle. how will this tape help that?

[@germanshepherdlover2613]

You mentioned "Degenerative non-inflammatory osteoarthritis of the thumb". Isn't all osteoarthritis inflammatory...especially during a flare up? Or did you mean that these exercises are for osteoarthritis but not rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune types? Good exercises here. My basal thumb arthritis was following trauma, a heavy fall on both hands, pain developed a couple of weeks later and progressed from there. X-ray just showed moderate arthritic changes cmc and stt joints. That was over 5 years ago. I am a pianist so surgery of the hand terrifies me. If I went ahead with surgery it would have to be the least invasive procedure. I will try these exercises, I am having a flare up at the moment following lots of work and activities involving gripping. Hopefully these exercises will help somewhat.

[@painfixprotocol]

Good question. You are correct that these exercises are specifically for osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is non-inflammatory and it differs significantly from the inflammatory arthritides (like Rheumatoid or Psoriatic - autoimmune-related). The recommendations for those conditions are different. You might also find these two videos on hand health interesting: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmnFhpePm6ZgpMU and kzbin.info/www/bejne/r17PdqSKnrqibq8

[@hanimmanger1918]

Thanks you very I will try

[@painfixprotocol]

Most welcome 😊

[@eyeOOsee]

Thank you Doc! I have bad pain in the right thumb joint near the wrist, but it is closer to the inside of the fatty part of the hand. It is always sharp as hell and gets very restrictive with what I can do. Thumb braces don't seem to help. Adduction is hard to do and often causes it to happen in the first place. I never thought of using the tape. I think I'll try that. Thank you for your video! I do try to abduct it the best way I can with my other hand but it gets tricky to do. I think those exercises can help, too. But it is quite a lot of pain.

[@painfixprotocol]

You're welcome! I hope the information can help you to move easier & with less pain.

[@krupakarb]

Excellent thanks

[@painfixprotocol]

You're most welcome!

[@azlanshah1858]

Yur exercises osam..thnx...

[@painfixprotocol]

Glad you like them!

[@fairouzbaalbaki6788]

Thank you , great information

[@painfixprotocol]

You're welcome, Fairouz! I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@garnetbarkley7482]

Can you get the tape wet?. How long doyou wear the tape.. 24 hours or only a portion of the day?

[@painfixprotocol]

When applied properly, Rock Tape can stay on for 3-4 days. It can get wet but the more often that happens the weaker the application tends to become.

[@gailmendenhall5917]

I bought some Rock Tape, but it is in the form of a roll of tape, versus smaller patches like you asked in this video. I am in need of correcting my thumb position as it is not possible now for me to straighten out my thumb due to the osteoarthritis....years of gripping and pulling with dental instruments is the main contributor to this problem. How can I get the smaller pieces of tape as you demonstrated with in the video?

[@painfixprotocol]

Hi Gail, Sorry I should have explained that the Rock Tape will come in a roll and it's up to the individual to cut it to the right size for their application (and body size). Once you have a good pair of scissors and practice a little it ends up being much better this way b/c the roll lasts a lot longer than the pre-cut strips (which never seem to be the right length).