Stop Thumb Pain Now! 3 Simple Fixes

Brad and Mike demonstrate how to stop thumb pain with 3 simple fixes.
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0:01 Intro
0:20 Soreness Reasoning
0:40 Thumb Demonstration on Skeleton
1:10 Thumb Brace
1:31 Thumb Taping
2:01 First Treatment
2:50 Second Treatment
4:18 Third Treatment
5:20 Outro
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[@BobandBrad]

If trigger thumb is causing your thumb pain you may also be interested in this video where Bob and Brad discuss treating trigger thumb and trigger finger. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnOremxui7F8pa8

[@TheTruthlady]

Will do

[@SeeMooreVids]

Gentlemen. My wife and I suffer basil joint arthritis and have over the years worn out many a hard plastic molded thumb brace. I just now received this post while online and jumped on it when seeing the subject matter. I did the three manipulations of the thumb and tissues and my pain went from 9-12 to 1-2 after several minutes for each procedure. You guys are a blessing. I’ve sent this video to my wife and will seek other friends and family members I know of with the same injury. Thank you! Thank you. 🤗

[@BobandBrad]

That's great to hear!! Thanks for sharing!

[@thelilbrans]

I never stop learning ing from you. Thank you guys!

[@babeyblu06]

Great video! Been having pain in both thumbs as I quilt and do needlework.

[@BobandBrad]

Glad to hear it was helpful

[@cathyleposa-petraud8054]

Great Video....Thank You 👍❤👍

[@dasx2gra]

thanks!!! you guys helped me soooooo much!!!!

[@Angiehere-1]

Perfect timing! My husband has a swelling in that exact area. ❤️

[@mattrichardson7882]

Awesome knowledge..im so glad to have something I can go to in my time of pain..and that works👍

[@user-rd1zl3kb6x]

Just did all three self treatments and when I did the stretch (third treatment) my joint crackled a little followed by immediate relief. THANK YOU! love these guys!

[@radharajan6839]

Great vedio!

[@mypethumans5157]

I cannot thank you enough for helping me tonight!!!

[@jared757]

Miss you on camera, Bob. Hope you're doing well!

[@TheTruthlady]

That last exercise Brad demonstrated worked immediately! Thank you so much!

[@BobandBrad]

Awesome to hear!

[@silviahammond9581]

Yes, the last one, me too!

[@dianewristen]

THANK YOU

[@velicyarembert1761]

Thank yall for this video ..I have been having severe pain in my left thumb...I use to braid hair and I had also worked as a PT rehabilitation tech for 8yrs...this video just let me know that was doing the right thing in my thumb care😊

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for watching, glad we could help

[@notsharingwithyoutube]

That was really useful, guys. Thanks a lot.

[@40bdg]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@josephschaumberg4136]

Thanks 😊

[@Jancass5]

Perfect timing! I was just going to research at-home PT for this joint online. Thanks!

[@BobandBrad]

Great!

[@momomentous777]

Thanks guys! Helpful!

[@rosalievitale3340]

Thanks for this video I am dealing with osteoarthritis my thumb is really painful!!!

[@negarnemati1892]

thank you very much guys❤ i showed this to my father who's wrist ached for some time and this helped

[@susanherley8450]

Very good

[@the_free_man_collective]

Thanks for all of the great information you share! You guys are awesome!!!

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you very much, that's nice to hear

[@nataliecruz1280]

Super grateful this was todays video topic. A soreness recently developed on my right hand’s thenar eminence that even picking up my coffee cup was uncomfortable. Trying these massage techniques provided so much relief. Nice to know which piece on the massage gun works for this, too. You guys are the best! 🙌

[@BobandBrad]

Happy to help!

[@Maxinator11-11]

You guys sre great. So helpful.

[@trix-4656]

It works!

[@ruthpaxton7906]

I did not know what the pain was what was causing my thumb to hurt, so I just happen to have a salonpas , it worked great! But now that I know the cause of my pain, I will know what to do in the future, thank you

[@sandraharvey9609]

Your videos have helped me so much. This one is perfect timing as I have discomfort in both thumbs. I've been a gardener for over 45 years and use to do a lot of DIY, so wear and tear. I've been told it's also called 'texting thumb' now! Thank you! Love and Big Hugs to Bob from the UK. x

[@BobandBrad]

Glad to hear we could help

[@Hew.Jarsol]

Same, both thumbs

[@addokittokautama1979]

The duo strikes again! Been having pain around the base of my thumb, probably due to weightlifting. Thanks guys!

[@Joy-TheLazyCatLady]

I might as well wrap my whole body with the sticky tape. My everything hurts. 😂😂😂

[@judyseering7557]

I understand, different areas but not all, are starting to get arthritis. Wish there was a cure or prevention.

[@Joy-TheLazyCatLady]

@@judyseering7557 I have psoriatic arthritis along with osteoarthritis. Oh, how I wish there was a cure or at least a really good treatment for both.

[@geertruivanbroekhoven7209]

​@@Joy-TheLazyCatLadyCarnivore diet

[@Joy-TheLazyCatLady]

n7209 who me? I don't eat meat.

[@sherilynschneider]

I hear that!! LOL!

[@arladicey]

A physical therapist in my area taught me an exercise that works every time for me. He told me to tuck my thumb into the palm of my hand, and close my other fingers over it, then put my arm out straight, and bend the hand down sideways at the wrist, towards the floor. Boy, does that feel great afterward!

[@tinam2696]

It hurts when I do that.

[@arladicey]

@@tinam2696 I'm sorry. Maybe try exercising the thumb with a rubber band...

[@tinam2696]

@@arladicey No need to be sorry. Your suggestions help. Thank you.

[@arladicey]

@@tinam2696 🙂

[@shdwbnndbyyt]

Now only if I had been taught this about 60 years ago... I have had thumb pain ever since having to hold a crayon or a pencil or pen. Using thick ones reduce it, but my writng has always been horrible whenever I have to use a slim pen, pencil or a crayon.

[@58Raini]

You guys are SO AWESOME! I tried this and it works! I (hyper-extended?) my left thumb a few weeks ago, and it never seemed to get over it. I like to knit or crochet at night when I watch TV, but it only irritated it further. I finally remembered your KZbin channel when I had visited your channel previously due to experiencing numbness below both knees, and I knew the problem was in my lumbar spine. I tried the technique, and after ONE session, I got up and had feeling in BOTH legs! I do this exercise often now! Anyway, I did the technique for my thumb, and PRESTO! I'm still going to give my thumb a break for a few days, applying ice, and not knit or crochet for at least two days. But the relief from constant pain is GONE! Sending much Gratitude!

[@BobandBrad]

You are very welcome. Happy to help.

[@thundervalency2419]

God bless you, you are a lifesaver❤

[@griopfrew3260]

You really worth Nobel prize 🏆🏆🏆

[@carolyn7]

I bought your massage gun. I’m going to try it.

[@americanviewpoint]

I have some permanent imparents from falling before healing from several repetitive injuries I suffered from repetitive actions over years of work which began with my dominant shoulder.elbow , wrist and thumband then my other side more quickly as it tried to compensate , lately I have been experiencing more discomfort in the thumb area but I tried these massage techniques with your video and OMG😊 so very wonderful ❤❤❤ sich a difference in just a few minutes of doing ...ty so much 😄 pain relief

[@judyseering7557]

Love your shirt Mike & be glad you don't have any pains.😁 This video is great. Thanks for all these ideas. I even have trouble doing dishes (I'm the dishwasher & I don't use electricity or space 😂) & cooking with heavy pots. I've been having pain in my thumbs & worried if it'll keep getting worse where I'll be in 10 yrs. I'm 60 & worried about arthritis now. I wish I had your gun but I'm sorry to say it can't afford one. I try to watch you every day & I'm amazed you can still find ideas after so many years of daily videos. When did you do your very 1st one & who ran the camera? You are all such a joy! 😇🙏🏻 Have a Blessed Easter! My mother-in-law passed away 12/25/21, Easter Sunday would have been her 95th birthday.

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you for watching! Glad to hear it was helpful. It's been more than 9 years ago that Bob started this channel!! Some of the old videos are still on it, what a difference from then to now! Technology is crazy. Sorry to hear about your mother-in-law, may she rest in peace. Take Care

[@robertaj3767]

Alternating hot and cold water helps to relieve pain/inflammation as well! Immerse hand in hot for 3 minutes, then cold for 1 minute. 3-5 repetitions. End with cold. Repeat 2-3 times a day!

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for sharing!

[@BeautifulOaks]

Bob and Brad, what do you think of using 1" diameter rubber bouncy balls to roll between flat hand and countertop to massage palm muscles? I like mine because I can take them everywhere without having to recharge.

[@Sheerkat7]

Thanks, guys. Perfect timing. I have a Malinois who is always on a leash, even in the back yard. When she sees a cat or a squirrel, it's like trying to stop a motorcycle. My thumb has been killing me for 3 days. The last one worked the best.

[@BobandBrad]

Happy to hear it!!!

[@sradhakrishnan4593]

My cervical spondylosis has caused me right thumb pain for decades. I have just put up with it. There's no pain now but when I hold a pencil for example between my thum and finger it shakes involuntarily.

[@psycholabchick333]

I needed this video! Pipetting all day kills my thumb

[@carriehollyland3596]

I've been dealing with thumb/wrist pain for 3 years. Recently got surgery to repair part of it. Partially tore two tendons, and two ligaments during a biking accident. Then developed tenosynovitis in that sleeve around those two tendons, which prevented those tears from being able to heal. And also developed pseudo-gout in the bottom joints of my thumb/wrist.

[@BobandBrad]

We are very sorry to hear this. Have you seen our videos on Tenosynovitis?

[@koslisted9458]

Funny my pain is on my NON Dominant hand, which has never been injured. I've injured my right hand which has no pain, multiple times and I am over 50yo.

[@marshabaron7514]

What about DeQuevains syndrome? Similar symptoms. Very different treatment. Do the Finkelstein test.

[@Fizzlesmirk]

An extra thing to look into: De Quervain's tenosynovitis! Had a problem with my wrist that got worse and worse over the course of a year no matter what. Finally asked a doctor and that was what it was! Very easy to test for, and they can either give you occasional steroid shots or set you up for surgery. Had a quick and easy surgery and my thumb felt better than it did before the moment the nerve block wore off a day later! I'm only 23 but I do heavy lifting at work and online school, so my tendons were being endlessly squeezed! Going back to work when I'm all healed next month and I already feel so much relief being pain free! Great tips guys, this was all stuff I was recommended before surgery became the best option. Hopefully for most people non-surgical intervention will be sufficient!

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for sharing, we do have a couple videos on this as well

[@gertrudehopkins2244]

I have this in both thumbs! when I use the non-massage gun techniques (I don’t have one) the receiving thumb feels better, but the thumb giving the pressure hurts! This is definitely a darned if you do, darned if you don’t dilemma! I guess I’ll just feel better one thumb at a time. Thanks for the exercises!

[@siobhanshavonne7733]

I didn't have arthritis in my thumb until I fell and sprained it. I thought it was just still sore from the sprain but when I went back for a 2nd x-ray it showed moderate arthritis at the top joint and the base of the thumb. Ice and heat helps a lot.

[@lynnmcmillian5137]

Need more caring true sincere Doctors as you two! It is an honor to watch you!❤

[@BobandBrad]

That's so nice to hear, thank you

[@NannaSandbjerg]

1000 thanks for this nice video, great help to everyone in the world🌐, because they need it🥰 Am on holiday and this video helps me 💚 my thumb hurts.

[@rey-yac]

I have problems with both of my thumbs. It seems that I've already been doing what you were suggesting. I have a thumb stabalizer brace for when it's really bad and the pain will get better at the most within a day. I've also done the last one too.

[@BobandBrad]

We are sorry you are not finding relief

[@Adele411]

Are there any other types of massage or exercises to help release a "trigger thumb"?

[@TheLifeofJohn]

pull my finger ? 😂 i used Brads method mentioned at the end of the video, worked wonders for me!

[@Hew.Jarsol]

That last exercise helps

[@robinbirdd3]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. Got anything for pain where the pinkie finger meets wrist, if I close my hand to make a relaxed fist, I get pain, shooting pain. I've been using the massage gun you were using for the pinkie to the wrist side of my hand. Are there exercises to keep hands and fingers strong, or is this wear and tear. Thank you again Bob and Brad

[@BobandBrad]

I have added this to our to do list!

[@deejayactivist770]

Interesting

[@isaz597]

I've got this pain in both sides and it clicks after I did some jump rope consistently over a fortnight when the weather was cold. The back of my hand is very tight also pulling on just below the thumb and onto the forearm.

[@kathleendavid1035]

Thank you!!! Been having pain in my thumb for months and that last treatment option fixed it!!! Woohoo!!! Can’t thank you enough!

[@BobandBrad]

Great to hear we could help!!

[@Joy-TheLazyCatLady]

My non-dominant thumb is the bad one. I have a spur at the base of it. Not sure why, well, the last few years I've been crocheting a lot so I suppose that is the cause but I didn't crochet so much before then. Can it get a bone spur that quickly? My right thumb gets sore on occasion but the pain doesn't last long.

[@kjbigsful]

Do you have advice on hand pain due to the constant evolution of Dupuytren's Contracture? I have it in both hands. I Posted awhile ago, but I didn't check to see if you responded. It turned out to be a rotor cuff problem.

[@gretelhance]

I had trigger thumb God healed it!

[@stephaniegutierrez765]

Just had x-rays done because of so much pain in the thumb base. Found out it's bone on bone...no cartilage at all. Got steroids shot in. Have to be careful not to make it worse.

[@bradshacker246]

Question: I've tried the exercises on my arthritic (confirmed by xrays) thumb and used an electronic percussion massage device. All certainly do provide some degree of temporary relief. I'm wondering if you can explain from a medical anatomy perspective how these methods are able to provide some relief when the underlying problem is the arthritis-bone rubbing on bone due to deterioration of the cartilage between the bones, something no exercise us going to reduce or eliminate. Thanks for any explanation you can provide.

[@azbluesdog]

I have the same question. I have yet to find an exercise, massage, or stretching technique that works for me. I’ve become increasingly skeptical of the positive comments I see posted for these types of videos. Sure wish there was a nonsurgical solution.

[@tammieschiller397]

i got terrible thumb issues after having to wear a cast for a radial wrist fracture., tendonitis, but i also play guitar and never had issues before but every once in awhile this thumb flares up, should these exercises help?

[@bossthrone9045]

So is it possible I caused nerve damage if I hit my wrist with a log chain and it caused a tingly numbing sensation on the inside of my thumb, and whenever I apply light pressure it reoccurs?

[@RichRich1955]

I got goaltender thumb in both hands from falling while skiing and the thumb went into the snow and tore ligaments. Both hands in one week.

[@lizlemon9632]

You guys are the GOATS of PT tx. Thank you.

[@BobandBrad]

So a GOAT is a compliment? Thank you so much, Brad ( I don't get out much, LOL)

[@lizlemon9632]

Greatest Of All Time (Goat)

[@khondokararafat2528]

my actual thumb finger belly is hurting a lot since 4 days...it's pumped up and turned into red and hurting a lot...please give me any suggestions..I've even stopped doing my work for the pain..

[@9Crow]

i injured my left thumb 6 weeks ago and it still hurts i was pumping out dry cement and the hose kicked back and hit my thumb and it punched it hard the pain has been mild but today it hurts so bad that my head hurts also i think i re irritated it two days ago i had to empty out a cement hose that was clogged and it was very heavy which i used both hands to do the job, maybe there is some internal injury. It does feel hot to the touch and it looks swollen. It's been hot to the touch and swollen now for 6 weeks i thought it would have healed by now. not sure what to do for it. I think it needs ICE i do have Biofreeze but i don't know where i put it.

[@maryannpiccirilli454]

I have severe degenerative arthritis in both thumbs. Injection in right did not help(dominant). But she injected me for second time in left and I pray it lasts as long as first(2 years😳) Trying to avoid surgery. Afraid to do your exercises….can it make the pain worse?

[@mkrnp]

I can pull on my thumb, as you described, and can "pop" the joint. Like cracking my knuckles. Only temporary relief. But better than nothing.

[@kiwi8476]

Where’s bob?

[@Imleona]

What about the area of thumb fleshy part . Also that knuckle. Hurts to touch . I can move it but with pressure it’s painful. Never had this before. Was doing lots of labor intensive things though.

[@adam28171]

What if it seems to be the tendon in the thumb? I can make a fist but can’t squeeze the thumb down and tuck it away so it doesn’t get caught when I box.

[@nancymcdowell9607]

I broke the left Basel bone. So painful

[@adamlittle1397]

Bob and Brad teaching me stuff agaun

[@BobandBrad]

Always here for you!! Thank you for continuing to watch! We couldn't do it without you!

[@adamlittle1397]

@@BobandBrad although where is the tall guy? Last time I checked in he was still there, having speech problems because of what he had, how is he? (My mum had almost the same thing)

[@pamburris170]

My pain is not on my dominant hand. I thought it was caused by scrolling.

[@Koyal9223]

What If thumb is get locked, and paining when moving , after fracture how to repair it at home,

[@BobandBrad]

You can try this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnOremxui7F8pa8si=QXeS2UMRWBHZqizM

[@lylek8933]

I've experimented with electro-shock and it will temporarily stop pain. Lately, been experimenting with ultrasound (transducer purchased on Amazon) that really does work, but don't leave it too long since it will burn at the joint area (have traducer inside clear ketchup container (dollar tree) which I cut the top off to put inside and fill with water since it has to always be submerged in water. I then place the outside flat end of the bottle on the joint). Rubbing definitely works too, but usually the relief is not that long. Been living with the chronic pain for the better part of 12 years (stress injured on a contract job pushing a 3500lb cart of PCs around; of course that turned into arthritis). As the video shows, it's my lessor used hand that experience the pain (i.e, my left hand). Sucks, but at least I can get temporary relief which can last upwards of a few day. Even when the pain comes back, it's tolerable (i.e, most of the time I just ignore it). Only when I really cannot handle the pain do I use electro-shock or (of late) ultrasonic methods. Just wish there was non-surgical cure, but there is none, so I'll do what I have to when I have to. I do have lower back pain, but nothing like the sharp pains that can happen with this joint. lol :)

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for sharing! You have had a lot of experience, we appreciate you sharing

[@Soulsparkx]

I am having popping in joint whenever move my thumb

[@user-mj8nc6rf8g]

I tried cracking my thumb joints that crack between my waist to thumb. Later that i moved my thumb backward to stretchd and it started to hurt, and also i couldnt touch my palm next to my pinky aymore😭 I think i messed up. No i did mess up

[@techtrooper7793]

Yesterday I fell from my bicycle used both hands to avoid hitting the face and my right thumb hurts which is my dominanat hand.

[@T.Roy1782]

After 12 years of twisting, turning, gripping and pulling with my hands at work both of my thumbs suffer from this exact pain. I tried the 3 exercises but my thumbs are too far gone at this point to really receive any kind of relief. Was told by 2 different doctors to go to a specialist. I know by doing this I'm going to be out of work and I simply can't afford to do that so the cycle continues.

[@Monkey.d.luffy69273]

What if i fallen on it and its hurts there

[@Jess1234]

Came a few days ago all of a sudden on my left thumb and I’m right handed

[@davelinkson1]

👍😁

[@gendoll5006]

Omg I’ve had the worst electric shock burning pain that’s gotten so much worse and frequent. When it happens it catches me off guard and literally makes me yelp and jump it hurts so bad. It happens when my arm is straight and I use my thumb for anything. Which you don’t realize how many times a day that happens.

[@Emerald007007]

I am a bus driver and i have developed a bad habit of using the base of my thumb to turn the steering wheel and both of my thumbs a painful.

[@wes209]

Helium

[@lindao7887]

That last one hurts like hell! 😭 Does that mean anything??? Yes, don't do it. Thank you.

[@oniwrath]

❤👍🏾

[@nancybarta8167]

My daughter has the pain in her thumb and also twitching.

[@saucv]

I thought I was the only one with thumb pain.

[@lbd354]

Just did not work😢. Glad it worked for so many in the comments.🤔

[@SirReginald.]

The brace made my wrist hurt more.

[@mariacamacho4782]

It’s not my dominant hand, I’m a lefty but it’s on my right hand.

[@fisherwomanforJesus]

Both thumbs are so sore ! Lifted and held a corner of a heavy mattress too long

[@BobandBrad]

Did this help?

[@renel7303]

Being ambidextrous is not an advantage here. lol 😂 My dominant hand has the thumb pop out all the time, several times a month. Not fun.