What is Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Thumb & Fingers?

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John Gibbons is a sports Osteopath and a lecturer for the 'Bodymaster Method ®' and in this video he is discussing the arthritis of the ccarpometacarpal joint of the thumb (trapezium & 1st metacarpal) and also OA of the PIP and DIPs of the fingers.
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[@jadep4802]

I hate it when professionals say from 50-60 years old. I'm 37 and have osteoarthritis all throughout my hands and it's completely ruined my life and I've had to give up my job as a nail tech. Life is unfair sometimes.

[@JohnGibbons]

It is indeed for some people and sorry to hear that, regards JG

[@lisaschooler9992]

Wow, i’m so sorry. And here I was hating that in my mid 50s my hands are already getting impacted. Are you in a state or country where you’re license will permit you to do other type of things for the same amount of income? Just wondering because I think the laws vary a lot in the United States of nails versus hair versus aesthetician etc. On the other hand though - a lot of the people who do hair and up getting back and neck issues due to the twisting and bending so again I’m so sorry that this is happening to you at such a young age.

[@jadep4802]

@@lisaschooler9992 bless you thank you. It's so disheartening as I have small children also. 2 of whom have autism. I need my hands 🥹 I'm in the UK so it's literally just a case of me training in something else and trying my luck there. Self funded of course. But I don't know what else I can do that won't hurt my hands. I'm sorry you suffer too 💗

[@Kashmirfaith]

I'm am only 14 😂

[@janime09]

I am 32 and this osteoarthritis is so painful I cannot even write properly. I got diagnosed today.

[@VirtualHandCare]

Where can I get my hands on that hand model? I've worked in hands for over 20 years and have not seen one like that anywhere! I know a lot of hand therapists, me included that would like to get one.

[@JohnGibbons]

Anatomystuff.com

[@rasikathanki5112]

Thankyou very much.I am suffering very bad pain in the fingers n also doing exercises for finger.yes early morning is the worst pain. Thankyou

[@anilmaharaj4293]

I've only recently developed arthritis in my dominant hand. As a massage therapist this is such a terrible blow to my career. The burning in the pip of my index finger is very unsettling. Already under doctor's care. Regardless, another great video JG. Time to binge watch em during my down time.

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the message and wish you all the best, regards JG

[@BT-km7nl]

How are you doing now?

[@anilmaharaj4293]

@@BT-km7nl hi. So I've been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I've lost 75% function of my left hand. my shoulders, knees, ankles and toes pain alot as well. I accept it, this is my life now.

[@BT-km7nl]

@@anilmaharaj4293 I thought this was only OA..I am sorry to hear this. I think you should be eligible of using anti tnf (biologics). Did you check that?

[@anilmaharaj4293]

@@BT-km7nl I've been put on methotrexate 12.5mg weekly. It's been about 3 months, no real relief as yet. I'll look into who you've recommended.

[@wilfredooooo]

recently discovered your channel and i appreciate the useful content. I'm a 2nd year physical therapy student and started my first clinical rotation last week, so your videos are coming to use hahah

[@JohnGibbons]

Brilliant and thanks for the message - good luck with your studies...regards JG

[@akshaygupta8515]

Ultimate explanation.....as a physio i forgot everytime that i have to limit the usage of pollex

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks, regards JG

[@lisaschooler9992]

I can’t seem to find anyone specifically mentioning whether or not the DYSFUNCTION of fingers from Heberdens nodes are permanent. Yes, I’ve heard several times at once they are done developing, they’re not as tender to the touch even though they are more pronounced in appearance. But - will I ever be able to learn how to work effectively and half my fingers move at least close to what they were before I started developing OE? If the inability for precision is not going to get better after the pain subsides, that still changes my occupational outlook and what I should be thinking about for the future. It’s interesting to me that there don’t seem to be many testimonials or videos from people who are living with this condition if it’s so common - I probably need to look in more sources though. Thank you for this upload!

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the comments, regards JG

[@traceystewart6232]

Thank you for sharing John. I was told what may help if wash up and put on washing up gloves it helps this condition as it’s a dry heat!

[@JohnGibbons]

When you have this condition - you will try anything to relive it so hot water is a good thing for sure, as can be relieving, regards JG

[@nadaalakkad7221]

Would you please tell us about the stages of OA of the thumb and if conservative measures can be taken. Many thanks in advance.

[@JohnGibbons]

I would just google it as easier than me writing it down here - regards JG

[@aamotrans2775]

Great presentation !

[@JohnGibbons]

Glad you liked it! Regards JG

[@alikijones9314]

Very informative as usual.🙏🏼

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks again! Regards JG

[@deviphish1]

Hello Thank you for this thread, it's hard to find information about thumb pain and snapping & popping. I'm a guitar player and had surgery on my fretting hand 2/28/23 for trigger thumb, unfortunately the surgery didn't release the popping and snapping in my thumb. The pain is awful and my thumb joint must snap at least 50 times a day, and again is painful. I have a follow up with my surgeon in 2 weeks and he told me before surgery this may be arthritis and now I have to go in for more x rays and find the correct diagnosis for this condition. Do you think this is osteoarthritis ? I don't know much about this and have to do whatever to get back to playing my guitar and enjoying life with my children Thank you

[@JohnGibbons]

Hard to say but it is quite common to have some degenerative changes to the base of the thumb and it is called the carpometacarpal joint (CMC-J) as compared to the other joints in the body - regards jG

[@deepasood7499]

Thanx for the video but what is the remidy how can u get better

[@JohnGibbons]

Tricky one once the OA is present - regards jG

[@elenapoiana5737]

You are amaizing! Thank you! Do yoi have some courses available? I am massage therapist with ITEC exam level 3 and enrolled for Sports massage therapist level 5. Thank you

[@JohnGibbons]

Hi Elena, thanks for the lovely comments, I have many online courses and here is the link and click each course for further information www.johngibbonsbodymaster.co.uk/training/bodymaster-online-courses/ regards JG

[@aashiraali6864]

Hello doctor... just saw your video, nice sharing. I have severe pain in my wrist joint and fingers. I feel as if my finger bones are like chalk piece and will break if got jurked. Which tests can diagnose as what is the problem. X ray, MRI, DEXA SCAN or anything else. Pls tell me. Regards from India

[@JohnGibbons]

I would start with simple blood tests to rule out Rheumatoid arthritis first - regards JG

[@aashiraali6864]

Thanks a lot for your reply sir...so humble of you. My RA is negative, ESR is 35, all reports are normal. doctor say it is zero negative arthritis. Still I have swelling in wrist and pain in bones of fingers. I don't have joint pains...pls suggest Sir....I m too depressed.

[@nadaalakkad7221]

Great informative video.

[@JohnGibbons]

Glad it was helpful!

[@larisaboytsov6977]

How do you treat the osteo arthritis thumbs and fingers?

[@JohnGibbons]

Not easy to treat if already arthritic, regards JG

[@norahj.9970]

I have a habit of popping this joint because if I don’t then it feels stiff and painful. Is popping this joint safe or is it going to cause long term damage?

[@JohnGibbons]

Its fine to crack the joint and no long term issue from it, regards JG

[@whichkatami]

My CMC wore out from riding horses 40 years. I still ride, but with joint brace.

[@JohnGibbons]

At least you can still ride, regards JG

[@OliviaBohac]

All millenials and GenZ, myself included, are gonna have early thumb arthritis from scrolling on our phones!

[@JohnGibbons]

They are indeed - try and look after your thumbs if you can as pretty important...regards JG

[@another_random]

@@JohnGibbons scrolling causes arhtitis?

[@BT-km7nl]

@@another_random any repetitive motion that puts pressure on joint can cause arthiritis

[@surfcoastmyotherapy]

I fear this is what I will get sadly as a soft tissue therapist

[@JohnGibbons]

Not necessarily - I teach my students not to use their thumbs....all my massage videos demonstrate that, regards JG

[@tracymcgrath1192]

What about a hard nodule below the PIP

[@JohnGibbons]

Not related to this video - might be a trigger finger - regards JG

[@olddogsleeper5313]

If someone were to present to you with early onset OA in the hands due to manual work, what would your osteopathic treatment & exercise programme entail?

[@JohnGibbons]

Hard to write all that in a text if honest as would be an essay and cant explain an exercise over words as would need to show you, regards JG

[@andreidinu7316]

@@JohnGibbons if you could make a video on it, it would be great!

[@katitlakula834]

Would surgery treat severe osteoarthritis in the thumb?

[@JohnGibbons]

More than likely, not easy to treat though, regards JG

[@randypandolini6506]

What to do about it?

[@JohnGibbons]

Not part of this video - regards JG

[@katharinelowe4916]

49 😳😕

[@corrigana1]

I have got osteoarthritis all over my body

[@JohnGibbons]

Thats not great, hoping you are in not to much pain, regards JG

[@corrigana1]

@@JohnGibbons I got pain in my left thumb and also a rattling noise in my left hand when I fell over on it