WORST Exercise for Thumb arthritis. Do THIS Instead.

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  • What is one of the worst exercises you could be doing for your thumb arthritis? Hi I'm Michelle! In this video, I'm dishing on the WORST exercise you could be doing for your thumb arthritis. More importantly, I'll show you the best thumb arthritis exercise to do instead.
    Plus I'm sharing details about how you can stop thumb arthritis pain, prevent further joint damage, and boost your thumb strength in my NEW 30 Day Thumbs Arthritis Program- virtualhandcare.mykajabi.com/....
    In my 30 Day Thumbs Arthritis Training Program, I've made it easy for you by laying out the EXACT exercises to perform each and everyday. Taking you only 5-10 minutes total to complete.
    At the beginning of each week, I will host a LIVE video demonstration of the exercises to make sure you are doing them correctly AND effectively.
    Plus I’ll be sharing bonus tips on pain free solutions you can implement throughout your day, then we’ll wrap up each LIVE with a Q & A session. That is a total of 4 live sessions with me!
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  • @VirtualHandCare
    @VirtualHandCare  Рік тому +11

    In just 5-10 minutes a day you can DRASTICALLY improve your thumb arthritis and prevent it from worsening. 👍Learn how in my NEW 30 Day Thumbs Program now- virtualhandcare.mykajabi.com/30-day-thumb-arthritis-training-program. I hope to see you there!

    • @christschool
      @christschool 11 місяців тому

      How can a virtual class be full? I went to sign up and your webpage says the program is full and to sign up for a wait list.

  • @ricksammon
    @ricksammon Рік тому +1

    You are really helping me. Thank you!

  • @adamlopez3186
    @adamlopez3186 Рік тому +2

    So motivating thank you for caring and making these wonderful videos

  • @marwansherif6201
    @marwansherif6201 Рік тому

    As always, very helpful indeed.

  • @sophiang8952
    @sophiang8952 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you this is the best video related to thumb arthritis I have ever watched. I finally understand why I suffer from thumb arthritis.

  • @roguepetunia
    @roguepetunia 4 місяці тому

    Thank you!

  • @CEG3RD
    @CEG3RD 6 місяців тому

    Good one! Not that I have been using a ball or otherwise and pinching, but that motion definitely causes pain for me and being warned not to start using a ball that way is good info.

  • @arunachinni1120
    @arunachinni1120 6 місяців тому

    Thank you ❤

  • @johannesengels9192
    @johannesengels9192 Рік тому +12

    I am wondering what that means for players of string instruments - we are pinching with our left thumbs all the time. Are there compensating exercises? Could you please elaborate on this? Considering the three types of pinches you mention (tip pinch, key pinch, 3 point pinch), which is preferable?

    • @dees3179
      @dees3179 Рік тому +4

      I think us musicians are cursed.

    • @RevelationArtist
      @RevelationArtist Рік тому +4

      @@dees3179 and artists too! 😢

    • @lookforbriansjazz7832
      @lookforbriansjazz7832 11 місяців тому +4

      Great question! I am a jazz guitar player and I need my thumb!!

    • @juliaforester6057
      @juliaforester6057 4 місяці тому

      Yes I’m a musician and that was the first question that came to my mind…..any solutions?

  • @lvbandmore
    @lvbandmore Рік тому +3

    I just developed pain in my thumb joint a few days ago and it's driving me crazy, so I will try this method. I can use a tennis ball I assume? Thanks!

  • @jtuchin
    @jtuchin Рік тому

    You are the best!

  • @parvinabbassi3066
    @parvinabbassi3066 3 місяці тому

    Thanks 🎉

  • @siriusfeline
    @siriusfeline Рік тому +2

    Michelle, thanks as always and I really need some help here. Though I don't do those pinching exercises per se, I AM doing the same movement pretty much all day long in many of my daily tasks...hundreds of different grips, grabs, squeezes and torques each day, most of them, quite automatic or unconscious. Your workshop is full. What to do? My basal thumb joints are always on fire.

  • @ameliacarter4376
    @ameliacarter4376 5 місяців тому

    wow this is so effective!!

  • @TheMommom8
    @TheMommom8 Рік тому +1

    Thanks so much for all your helpful videos! I broke my wrist, both distal and ulna and did not have surgery. Therefore I am dealing with the resulting deformity. I developed carpal tunnel and had surgery for that. Because of the deformity I don’t have the normal extension of my thumb which was arthritic before the wrist injury. Will the program still work for me? I do have an arthritic thumb in my other hand too. Btw I was given cortisone shots in both thumbs at time of the carpal tunnel surgery, which was 3.5 weeks ago. Thanks so much for all you do, it’s invaluable to so many!❤

  • @soulmalatiff8748
    @soulmalatiff8748 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for your expliqekesion I do it everyday because my fingers doesn't work correctly I need it thanks a lot.

  • @janetthoke8027
    @janetthoke8027 11 місяців тому +1

    As a 16 year massage therapist I appreciate this!

  • @joanneroundhill1796
    @joanneroundhill1796 Рік тому +2

    I do aromatherapy massage and reflexology but only 1 per week
    And I woke up from sleeping and couldn’t move my thumb was in so much pain (trigger thumb)
    And still is painful
    I can’t unscrew lids or pinch or even rub cream into my own feet
    ?
    The pain is at the inside base of my thumb
    Any ideas please ?
    Didn’t think I could wake up just like this
    It also moves into other thumb sometimes but not for long
    I have had this now about 6 weeks ?
    What is it ? 😊

  • @joanneroundhill1796
    @joanneroundhill1796 Рік тому +2

    Where can I buy that ball or one like this please
    And Thankyou for your video 😊

  • @ufsee82
    @ufsee82 3 місяці тому

    Excellent!! You explained it like a boss. Thank you

    • @VirtualHandCare
      @VirtualHandCare  3 місяці тому

      I appreciate that! Thanks!

    • @ufsee82
      @ufsee82 3 місяці тому

      @@VirtualHandCare My pleasure. I'm 41 and new to arthiritis in general and specifically tackling it in my thumb base. After the steroid shot in the joint, felt it was cured. Two weeks later and fews days after the shot the pain and weakness returned. So I stopped your strengthening exercises. Any advice what to do next? Thank you
      Ironically, my strength used to be my grip and hands, arms and arm wrestling weight lifting, so no clue where this arthirits came from

  • @biocomplexity9611
    @biocomplexity9611 Місяць тому

    This video is really helpful and I will subscribe. I do wish it did not take until 5:51 to get past what *not* to do and start with what you should do.

  • @davidjackson2115
    @davidjackson2115 7 місяців тому

    Good advice. My trouble as others is said to be a lump that grows on tendon that blocks hole in joint tendon goes through - resulting in "clicking thumb" of joint. So you click in you have movement in toward palm but not up. You have to {pain} click thumb in open position then you can arch thumb open but very little strength moving in and can only go in half way - you have to click into inner position. It comes and goes and i notice water in diet makes difference. I think it can be healed naturally as it got there naturally - which as you would know is the best way of healing.
    As a woman you have certainally "earned and worthy of your bone!"

  • @Bikewer
    @Bikewer 4 місяці тому +1

    Do you have any insights regarding playing the guitar? I’ve been playing since the mid-70s, and have always been careful with my hand/arm position to prevent carpal-tunnel syndrome which is common with poor technique.
    But just in the last month or so (age 77), I’ve developed this type of arthritis and also “trigger thumb” for about a year previously.
    So far, been using wrist brace, anti-inflammatory drugs, and exercise such as you recommend.

  • @SM-zc8ei
    @SM-zc8ei Рік тому

    Hi, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, my issue is that I was doing bicep curls with a straight barbell which I later learned I shouldn't have because it can cause wrist injuries, do you have any knowledge of how to treat pain caused by this type of injury where the pisiform is bigger than it was before and it painful when I try to exercise again after 2 months of having the injury, flexibility is good though it's just with weight training that I have pain. Thanks

  • @cathythielen3182
    @cathythielen3182 Рік тому +3

    I am a "marathon" knitter & am developing worsening thumb arthritis, probably aggravated by the death grip with which I hold my work - pinching is much too mild a word to describe the hold! I just signed up for the wait list for your 30 day thumb program & have subscribed to your channel. Thanks for all the great info!

    • @VirtualHandCare
      @VirtualHandCare  Рік тому +2

      Ah! Yes, the death grip is very common and you are likely doing it with other tasks too! I'll be sending some more info out soon about 30 day Thumbs!

    • @sparkle.s
      @sparkle.s 5 місяців тому

      Sounds great!
      After a fall, my wrist slammed down on the floor.
      Doctor's only answer was cortizone injection.
      I really really want to crochet again.
      Hope you can help
      Thank you

  • @kimbolotti
    @kimbolotti 8 місяців тому

    I do a lot of knitting, sewing and baking bread etc. Are these contraindicated if you have thumb arthritis?

  • @lookforbriansjazz7832
    @lookforbriansjazz7832 11 місяців тому

    I am now post-thumb (arthoplasty) surgery. Cast is off and I have just started therapy. They have me pinching. Is this different than the pre-surgery exercises you are showing here?

  • @hollygardner5076
    @hollygardner5076 Рік тому

    Thank you I just happen to have the perfect ball.

  • @Bydey
    @Bydey Рік тому

    How about using the NSD powerball? I have a feeling it accomplishes the same thing.

  • @annhanrahan5287
    @annhanrahan5287 4 місяці тому

    I have had de querveins tendonitis many times and I would love to do these exercises , do you think they will help me?

  • @RobertSantos-rw8dy
    @RobertSantos-rw8dy Рік тому +4

    Oh my goodness, I am glad I saw this... thank you

  • @paulsinnott4422
    @paulsinnott4422 Рік тому +3

    I am a gardener, how can I continue to weed while not exacerbating or increasing thumb arthritis?

  • @rosariosanchez3235
    @rosariosanchez3235 9 місяців тому

    I need surgery on both thumbs!!! Lol don’t want the surgeries. Ohhhh mmmmm Gggggg!!! This helped me out soooo much!!! Very much appreciated, thank you!!!

  • @MaryK6525
    @MaryK6525 11 місяців тому

    Do you have exercise for thumb injury? I cut my thumb opening a can and now it’s stiff and don’t have full motion.

  • @awf.lost7rk_
    @awf.lost7rk_ Рік тому +1

    Hello mam I've something arising in my middle finger can you tell me what to do with it

  • @guyincognito6530
    @guyincognito6530 8 місяців тому

    Can you give the frequency of this exercise.

  • @rrahbit
    @rrahbit Рік тому

    can you help me find a ball to use ?

  • @elijahthomas5513
    @elijahthomas5513 Рік тому

    Hi how are you guys I am a project collegiate team five level my right hand I can’t flex my finger a little bit but I want to be able to type in my grip as well as to Brittany my hand can you give me any kind of advice I would appreciate it thank you

  • @janefossgreen5686
    @janefossgreen5686 10 місяців тому

    my saxophone teacher says to hold the instrument as though I were holding a pint glass, but my right thumb is really hurting. I don't know if it's arthritis or repetitive stress. The instrument falls to the left and I have to overcorrect it's weight. Any suggestions? Maybe a brace?

  • @gerliesomagang8434
    @gerliesomagang8434 Рік тому +1

    Hello Michelle, thank you so much for your videos it helps me a lot, and recoverd fast ❤️😍
    God bless you always.🙏

    • @VirtualHandCare
      @VirtualHandCare  Рік тому

      You are welcome! I am so happy they are helping you!

  • @Katsdontcare
    @Katsdontcare 5 місяців тому

    Finally gets to the point at 5:50

  • @sandrasherer8779
    @sandrasherer8779 8 місяців тому

    Does this work if you also have Dupuytren's.

  • @cptntwang
    @cptntwang Рік тому

    Can you recommend something for Guitarplayers?

  • @arunshrestha904
    @arunshrestha904 11 місяців тому

    I have a tendency mallet in my ring finger and it's been around 10 years it's around 30 to 40 digree of tilt i am a guitar player it doesn't hurt but it's kinda look weird and i think that this is making my performance week should i go with surgery? Can i get same movement after surgery? I need answer desperately

  • @Dandidandi3032
    @Dandidandi3032 8 місяців тому +1

    Hi Doc,tolong buat dengan teks bahasa indonesia

  • @Future2024
    @Future2024 10 місяців тому

    When your osteopathic surgeon refers you to pain management for surgery acute management before doing surgery might indicate that her his technique results in chronic pain management results..usually onlt 4 % or less ever become difficult

  • @lovejoy444
    @lovejoy444 4 місяці тому +3

    Really appreciating your thumb videos, so thank you so much! But $97 for your 30 Day Thumbs arthritis program you plug at the end of the video??? That's WAAAY out of my price range. 😢

    • @camillecali2
      @camillecali2 3 місяці тому

      Me too but I am doing her free videos and also I sleep with an arthritis compression glove at night. It is all helping

    • @MCM214
      @MCM214 23 дні тому

      It's worth it though I'm back golfing. And away less pain. Do the you tubes free until you can get the course.

  • @johnwhale3774
    @johnwhale3774 4 місяці тому

    It's my thumb that is so very painful , bending it, not the base hand part, any advice please

  • @guyincognito6530
    @guyincognito6530 8 місяців тому

    What is then end result of this exercise?

  • @Barbc24
    @Barbc24 Рік тому

    I play classical/flamenco guitar and my thumb arthritis has been making it harder to play. What is the solution without having to give up what I love to do?

    • @VirtualHandCare
      @VirtualHandCare  Рік тому +1

      There are so many options!! I teach this in my 30 Day Thumb Arthritis Training program- virtualhandcare.mykajabi.com/30-day-thumb-arthritis-training-program. You don't have to give up on playing!!!! Come join me!

  • @logicalfeynman963
    @logicalfeynman963 10 місяців тому

    Wonder what you think of the Sarah trail for patients with RA and hand pain (including the thumb).This is one of the largest scale studies on RA and hand interventions and includes pinching as one of the the exercises.

    • @VirtualHandCare
      @VirtualHandCare  10 місяців тому +1

      I am familiar with that study. I believe there was only 1 pinching exercise amongst many others. I'm sure the pts were instructed on proper technique since they were under the guidance of physiotherapists. It helps further support the important role exericse plays in RA management.

    • @logicalfeynman963
      @logicalfeynman963 10 місяців тому

      @@VirtualHandCare thanks for the reply I appreciate it.

    • @LivelaughloveFinley
      @LivelaughloveFinley 3 місяці тому

      Hello I have RA and OA and just had FAILED tendon realignment for my FIRST MIDDLE RING AND PINKY of right hand 09/23. Dr is going in this week and try again with maybe a borrowed tendon from forearm to create a slip for my middle finger tendon to prevent having to do an unnecessary joint replacement I'm only 50. I am a former RN. Could you point me to the Sarah trail you referred I'm curious with maybe I can practice or maybe help with my journey of pain management. Thank you ❤ I would like to read it at least.

    • @LivelaughloveFinley
      @LivelaughloveFinley 3 місяці тому

      RA is so under managed. Doctors don't speak of ways to help they just want to throw new RA drugs at you because it's money BIG MONEY in their pocket.

  • @melissagoldstein3118
    @melissagoldstein3118 6 місяців тому

    So how do you open things like Fanny packs & dog collars with pinch clips??? No one has given me any answers! Is there a tool available to help with pinching?

    • @sm65coolguy21
      @sm65coolguy21 6 місяців тому

      Use your one hand with force with either a tissue paper, towel or a shirt. Or you can also sometimes use your teeth to open bag's.

  • @behaviorman1
    @behaviorman1 11 місяців тому

    Is there a cost to the 30 day program?

    • @VirtualHandCare
      @VirtualHandCare  11 місяців тому

      Yes, it is $97. You can join the waitlist here-virtualhandcare.mykajabi.com/30-day-thumb-arthritis-training-program

  • @mlbdiocera9803
    @mlbdiocera9803 Рік тому

    ill try this... i do think i have a thumb atritis... huhuhu... 🥺🥺🥺

  • @c.vandenberg1559
    @c.vandenberg1559 Рік тому

    Hi Michelle, i would like to follow your 30 days program. Can I sent you an email to ask some questions about it?

    • @VirtualHandCare
      @VirtualHandCare  Рік тому

      Sure! You can email me at info@virtualhandcare.com

  • @awillmott101
    @awillmott101 Рік тому +1

    Is gripping the brakes or changing gears on a bicycle bad for thumb arthritis?

    • @VirtualHandCare
      @VirtualHandCare  Рік тому +1

      It depends on the position of your thumb, how much force, length of time, etc...it could aggravate it. But I don't know if I'd go as far as saying 'bad'.

  • @judevaldez7404
    @judevaldez7404 10 місяців тому

    but devonlarrat have best training in thumb strengthing for arm wrestling.

  • @brendatanner1259
    @brendatanner1259 Рік тому +1

    I knew my dr was a idiot

  • @cocoin013
    @cocoin013 9 місяців тому

    Squeezing a ball is painful when I'm donating plasma...

    • @sm65coolguy21
      @sm65coolguy21 6 місяців тому

      Too much pain for me. I'll wait till a few weeks to heal with the hard wrist brace on.

  • @johnarneson5057
    @johnarneson5057 3 місяці тому +1

    Just get to the correct way, please.

    • @marshanotmarcia7433
      @marshanotmarcia7433 26 днів тому +1

      Tap the bottom of the video and use the slide to get to the part you need. I do it all the time on all videos I watch.

  • @aymananwa4034
    @aymananwa4034 Рік тому

    ليه مافيش ترجمة للعربي 🙉

    • @jnm.624
      @jnm.624 Рік тому

      Translated!😂

  • @GregHalvorson
    @GregHalvorson 10 місяців тому

    HOT

  • @cosmelino2612
    @cosmelino2612 Місяць тому

    Without first showing the thumb pinch which is bad, the rest of the video is quite meaningless.

  • @sufganiot
    @sufganiot 9 місяців тому

    Please don't shout.