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Dealing with thumb arthritis stiffness?
Learn a simple technique to loosen the CMC (basilar) joint and get quick relief without pain meds or endless stretches.
In this video, I’ll walk you through the exact steps to gently free up your thumb and improve flexibility.
00:00 – What the CMC joint is and how arthritis affects it
00:16 – Step 1: How to begin loosening the thumb joint
01:10 – Step 2: Creating joint space with careful pulling
01:57 – Step 3: Adding wiggles and circles for deeper relief
02:25 – How long to do it and when to use this technique
03:02 – Why this is only temporary relief
03:05 – The secret cause of hand arthritis
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Am I supposed to hear the pop while stretching the thump?
BioPro implant anyone?? supposed to be very good..
Damn fixed in seconds thank you so muchh!
Will this help with a trigger thumb? I’m dealing with that right now. Thank you.
Thanks you so much for caring.
My all 5 fingers are painful show other fingers also.
I'm gonna do it slowly… Lil by Lil thank you do much!!
Both of mine crunchy an hurt even with small movement
Kind of painful, but it does free it up!
You mentioned this 'is going to cause some massive relief in the area.' For those who try this, how long does that relief typically last, and does consistency help prolong it?
Thank you so much! You are a Saint!!
I've had this pain for about 5 years from playing video games. It really affects my ability to play guitar as well. Hope this works.
Thanks I really need this!
Thanks … Also …had both hips replaced at 73 …2 years ago … please are there any excerises I should avoid… thanks
I found another of your videos showing this almost a year ago. It has made a huge difference in my daily life, as I am now able to open jars, stiff handles etc. and grab things more securely. Thank you!!!
The tendon over this joint became painfully inflamed when I started motorcycling, largely due to the uncomfortable handlebar angle pushing my thumb out of its socket. After months of seeing several doctors and physiotherapists, and wearing a cast to prevent movement and supposedl allow the tendon to heal, and finally getting hydrocortisone injections into the tendon sheath from a top specialist in Paris, France, all without success, one day out of frustration I tried to push the base of the thumb towards the other fingers (with the hand the way you show, pressing downward rather than pulling towards the left arm). I heard a pop, and got instant relief. Seems like the thumb had partly shifted out of the joint, interfering with the tendon. This was over 30 years ago, I do the same thing each time I feel this joint getting uncomfortable, a few times a year. I'll try your method, next time it happens, and right now I'll check out your video on the cause of hand arthritis. Thanks!
Can you show about trigger finger ( right hand ring finger) ??
Wonderful, Thank you x🇬🇧
Thank you kindly! Happy 4th!
Hey, have you or will you ever make a video on thoracic outlet syndrome?