How to tape for Thumb PAIN and ARTHRITIS
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- Опубліковано 22 жов 2024
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Michelle, Hand Expert from Virtual Hand Care, shows you a clinically proven way to tape your thumb to help with thumb pain and thumb arthritis. She explains in an easy to understand way with simple instructions and demonstration. Try this to help thumb pain today!
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This video is for educational and demonstration purposes only and is not to be used as a replacement for seeking medical advice or treatment of your condition. Virtual Hand Care, or its members, do not offer medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before starting any exercise program. Please know that performing any exercise or program is solely at your own risk.
I am also a certified hand therapist and frequently use your videos for education of my patients and students. Thank you for producing the videos and sharing them.
You are weclome Maggie! I appreciate that, it means a lot!
THANK YOU so much! I have been trouble with this for a year now. I've been trying to pickup the guitar again after a couple decades and realized it was a non-starter with my thumb like this. I did go and get a surgery scheduled, but this will absolutely help me through the gap! 👍
Ti ho appena scoperto e mi sono iscritta subito. Sono fisioterapista, trovare esercizi nuovi é vitale
This is great for the pain below my thumb to my wrist, but I also have pain from my inside thumb/web/and up to my first index finger knuckle. So while it helps the former, it agitates the latter, and I also have De Quervain's Tenosynovitis if there is any tape method for that as well. Thank you!
Same shit here
same here, FML
@@HredFuzz
thus looks great...just note that your 3.5 inches is really more like 6+. 3.5 is no where near that long....all in all ty!
I thought that too until I went to cut, I think she was referring to the blocks on the back of the tape.
That’s what he said
Would appreciate some exercises to relieve thumb pain. I am trying the tape technique. Thank you
Trying this out today!
I just came on UA-cam to try to figure out why I have so much pain in my thumbs.. came across your UA-cam channel used the chip clip on my hand and the pain is gone now... I don’t believe it
Chip clip magic! 🙌
Thank you for the video, it’s very helpful 😊. Where can I find the link for the brace?
You are welcome! You can find it in the description box or I'll link it here- virtualhandcare.com/store/#!/Comfort-Cool%C2%AE-Thumb-CMC-Restriction-Splint/p/41269857
I was wondering how often to wear the tape? I love softball and floor hockey so much, but because of osteoarthritis in my thumb, it's getting harder to hold the stick and bat. I'm hoping the taping will help. I do have a splint, but it makes it hard to wear the splint with baseball gloves and road hockey gloves. Thank's for the video. My sport's are my life as it helps alot with my mental illness. I can't lose my sport's! I'm 53, but still playing like it's game 7!!!
I love hearing this!! You go!🏒⚾️ The tape can be worn for 2-3 days. That’s usually how long it stays on the hand before you’ll need to reapply. But it can be worn just for short activities too.
@@VirtualHandCare I'm really struggling, 💔 but thank's for the encouragement! 👊
Thanks, I found this very helpful. I'm a youtuber and do carpentry and cooking. This worked very well. 😊 ❤
Glad to help a fellow UA-camr!! 🙌
This feels fantastic. Thank you very much!
Thank you very much for this tic technique. I’ve seen many taping techniques that just use so much tape. I’m going to try this and see how it does. I am having that osteoarthritis pain in that joint there at the bottom area of my thumb. You did mention some type of brace that you could purchase if you don’t want to do taping all the time, would you mind sending me a link to that?
There are 2 braces that I like: the comfort cool- amzn.to/3TKJOo8 or the Push metagraip- amzn.to/4ej2nbj. They each have their own way of supporting the thumb. I have a video that reviews both, so you can learn more about them here- ua-cam.com/video/Ykv3c-e6wrs/v-deo.html
Thank you I’ve watched the video and I’m probably gonna purchase one of those. I do have a question though. I’ve used your taping technique and I’m still feeling some of fun pain in the upper thumb joint. Is there something else that I should be doing?
@@VirtualHandCare hi I did purchase the comfort cool I’ve been wearing it for two days. My question is how long do I wear it during the day I assume I shouldn’t wear it while I’m sleeping? Is there a time limit on how many hours a day I should be wearing it?
Hi, I just watched one of your videos..I'm going to try it today at work...trying to protect my thumb..I have degenerative arthritis in both thumbs. I'll let you know it works..
Yes please keep us posted! 👍
Thank you for your help!
This helps on long motorcycle rides... thank you
Glad to hear that!
Very helpful for me, thank you! 🌹
Thank you it really helps
Thank you!
Thanks for the taping, could you share some exercises please .
Thanks
Thank you this helps, but I also have pain on the back side of my thumb starting at the second bend from the nail and down to my wrist. Is there a taping that can be added for this area?
Thank you 👍👍👍
Thank u Doc. For how long can i stay with the tap?
I really like your style. I’m applying my tape right away.
Thank you! Let me know how it feels!
Hi i enjoy watching your vidéo and i myself is have pain on my right tumb. Please send me more video.
Where’s the link to the tape!?
Please tell me where I can this tape thank you
I am a knitter and have developed pain in my thumb due to overuse of the knitting needles. Would I still be able to knit wearing the brace you have available? My concern is that it might be too bulky???
The comfort cool used in this video is actually made of a neoprene material. So it allows for mobility and isn't bulky. No hard metal pieces in it. There are other type of Thumb CMC braces out there that are less bulky that can help but it is a harder material and more expensive- amzn.to/2ZHawBE
I'm not sure if I should have it looked at it or some of this may or may not help. I noticed that this happened when I started walking my new dog (standard Poodle). I am left-handed and the dog during the learning process had a lot of strength and would jerk and it ended up hurting my thumb. So I changed hands and thought that would help but it didn't do you have any suggestions. I also type a lot at work and do a lot of sketching. I'm in my early 60's I bought the putty and also the brace you recommended. My pain is totally in the base of my thumb.
I,m going to try this, because I need a bit of comfortable support there, and I can get the exact spot with this tape. Thank u! 🍭
Good commentary!
you just changed my life! LOL Thank you!!!!!!
Any tips for how to keep it on after hand washing? I've used 5 strips in 2 days because I am training our puppy and there's a Lot of hand washing happening. I've followed all the advice for applying and upkeep (clean hands, alcohol wipe, no stretch on the ends, friction to activate the adhesive, blot the tape when it gets wet), but the darn thing keeps sliding off. It's a shame because it really does provide relief while I'm crocheting, typing, writing, etc . . .. I use my hands quite a bit! Thank you in advance. :)
Sounds like you have tried everything! Maybe try a different brand of tape? Or it may be time to get a brace that does the same thing the tape does. This video may help with that- ua-cam.com/video/Ykv3c-e6wrs/v-deo.html
wear a nitrile or latex glove over it when you are doing dog things.
@@Fernstead That's so flipping simple that I'm embarrassed to not have thought of it myself! Thank you! I have my kiddo's frog now, so we have gloves aplenty.
Good for skiers thumb?
Love the concept but unfortunately I am allergic to all adhesives. What else can be used??
A splint may be your best bet. These 2 are my favorite and use this same concept as the thumb taping- ua-cam.com/video/Ykv3c-e6wrs/v-deo.html. A glove or stockinette could be worn underneath if needed.
Going to try today...cashier and severe right thumb join in pain continually....I will let you know if it works..;)
Mary Louise did it work?!
I also have the thumb arthritis as well as all the knuckles so painful, find all support gloves such a nuisance as we are constantly washing our hands. Any ideas on gloves ?
I wonder if there is a way to program my keyboard to play the bass octave when I hit the pedal because my arthritis in the thumb base on the left hand hurts when I stretch it 😔
🎉Thank you!!🥰🥰🥰🥰
What should I use if I don't have this tape?
Do you have a link for that particular thumb splint? I've tried many different versions. That one looks like one I'd be interested in trying. Thank you
Sure! It's one of my favorite for thumb arthritis. Here's the link- virtualhandcare.com/store/#!/Comfort-Cool%C2%AE-Thumb-CMC-Restriction/p/41269857
I’m doing your recommended thumb exercises. Do I tape my hand when doing the exercises or not tape?
Just wanted to say I think she mentioned something in the video about how to ask her something. I think she gave an email address? I hope, if you are still wanting an answer here, that you can contact her now.
@@babygrandma8654 thanks. Exercises are done with no tape or restrictions. Need to strengthen the muscles
would you recommend this taping technique for pain in the webbing area between thumb and pointer finger?
I need to build up my thumb muscles especially the thenar eminence however the pain in the base of my thumb is quite severe whenever I attempt this. Can I tape and exercise? Or should I just continue with my mobility program which I do religiously 4 times a day at 12 mins a session. I think my de Quervains is improving but after 2 weeks it seems like minimal improvement. Love your vids and presentation. Tom in the UK.
This taping technique to not specifically for DeQuervain's because it does not apply tape to the wrist which is often helpful. Unfortunately, I don't have a video on that yet!
Where do I buy the tape? Do you have a video with the hand exercises? Trying to avoid surgery. Thank you.
You can find the tape here- virtualhandcare.com/store/#!/MuscleAidTape®/p/105912130 and the exercise video can be found here- ua-cam.com/video/r5O2JtunVVk/v-deo.html
Hurts CMC to use scissors to cut tape. Suggestions? :)
I have this. Both my hands get so swollen and the pain is terrible.
8 years ago I diagnosed ...my hands numb at night ...but with care, food ,and yoga I recovered now.never eat beef,mutton,spicy food.drinking daily fresh coconut water I recovered
My trigger Thumb make me can't sleep and Dokter give Eperisone 50gr and Flamer gel,but almost 1 month,give your Advice in order be fine
I was just diagnosed with grade 3 CMC thumb arthritis. Im trying to find techniques to help with the pain which would also allow me to wear vinyl gloves at the same time (I'm a nurse). Do you think this would help?
It definitely can be helpful and easy to wear under gloves but you may need a little more support than this taping technique. I also have this video here ua-cam.com/video/Ykv3c-e6wrs/v-deo.html where I review 2 of my favorite braces for CMC arthritis and at the end I show how you could wear them with gloves too!
So the tape work so now do I have to wear this from now on since its arthritis?
Happy to hear it helped! The tape can be used for any activities that cause pain. Since the tape helped it may be beneficial to get a thumb brace so you don't have to tape all the time. Here are 2 that may work- ua-cam.com/video/Ykv3c-e6wrs/v-deo.html
I have pain with a lot of things, right now I’m learning piano and playing octaves is impossible for me.
Where do u get the tape from your please
You can find it on Amazon or in by online store here- virtualhandcare.com/store/#!/MuscleAidTape%C2%AE/p/105912130
WHat is the brand that you show here?
I'm using MuscleAid Tape- virtualhandcare.com/store/#!/MuscleAidTape%C2%AE/p/105912130
Michelle, I don't have pain, but when I try to bend my right thumb, IT STICKS, very annoying!!
After I put kt tape on my thumb it started to make my nail throb/and sting when I put pressure on it. I didn’t put the tape on my nail, but it was a little bit below it right where the joint starts. It has been stinging like that for the past couple of days, and I’ve been try to do stretches and then leaving it alone but it is still messed up. How do I fix this?
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That could be referred pain. I get that often. I can work on a knot on my back and it will send pain down my arm. As for fixing it you'll want to get to the root of the problem and a doctor's visit would be your best bet unless you can go directly to a physical therapist.
Very nice :) Thank you for sharing
Thanks! What are your thoughts on basal thumb arthritis surgery?
ooooh! Lots of thoughts on this...may have to do a video. Thanks for the idea! Do your research on your Hand Surgeon and the type of procedure they will do. There are several ways to do this surgery and the rehab required after. In general, it can really help relieve arthritis pain. There are a lot of ways to help conservatively though too like this taping technique and these exercises- ua-cam.com/video/r5O2JtunVVk/v-deo.html
Where can I fine the brace
You can find it here- virtualhandcare.com/store/#!/Comfort-Cool%C2%AE-Thumb-CMC-Restriction/p/41269857
will it go away?
Arthritis doesn't go away but you can prevent it from getting worse!
GOOD ONE MICHELLE.YOU LOOK BEAUTIFUL.
Grazie mileeeeeeeeeeeee .....
How wide is the tape?
The tape comes in 2 inch rolls. I cut it into 1 inch strips for the thumb.
Would the Copper sty brace help trigger thumb?
If I remember corr from the video she gave an email address for questions. If hostile in question maybe check for that. Hope this helps a little.
The tape bunches up making the turn through the palm/web...I need practice
It definitely does take practice with the tape. Pull lightly through the web space. Hang in there, you’ll get it!
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My thumbs have gotten to the point where they can partially dislocate. OUCH !
Oh no! There are ring splints that can help that.
This is a lot harder than it looks.
oh thanks.....my fingers are much better
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Wow! this is really badly explained... AND you keep moving your hand so it's not easy to see the angle of the first stick -
This feels good. Thank u for your help. 😁
There is a better more permanent way to heal this problem.
Thank you !