De Quervains Syndrome, Mommy’s Thumb, New Mother Wrist Tendonitis Osteopathy Treatment, Remedies and Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Exercises in London, at Home or at our Practices in Moorgate Monument EC3, Belgravia Westminster SW1 or Clapham SW4 near Battersea. Osteopath specialised

Osteopath and physiotherapist in London specialised in De Quervain Wrist tendinitis

At Mummy’s Physio, our specialised osteopath and physiotherapist in London have years of experience treating wrist tendonitis also called De Quervain’s Syndrome. You using feel pain while holding heavy object between the base or your thumb and you wrist. The pain is mainly due to the inflammation of your tendon. It can happen while carrying your baby or by doing repetitive movement with your wrist and thumb as using computer. The Pain can be strong and last for months, but with a good treatment and few exercises, physiotherapy and osteopathy can help you get rid of the pain in a fast and efficient way.

De Quervains Syndrome, Mommy’s Thumb, Young Mother Wrist Tendonitis Osteopathy and Physiotherapy Treatment in London

Our new mother specialised osteopath and physiotherapist will provide a full assessment of your condition in order to provide the best treatment plan for you. Osteopathy, transversal massage and stretching are the most efficient remedies to reduce the pain quickly. Our Osteopath and physiotherapist will also teach you exercises to do by yourself for your wrist, hand and arm, which will strengthen your muscles, reduce pain and limit tendon irritation. She will also teach you how to lift and carry your baby properly, as well as the optimal position to hold the baby when breastfeeding, in order to avoid more irritation and pain in the future.

The osteopath and physiotherapist might also recommend using a wrist/thumb splint during the day in order to immobilise the wrist and thumb and prevent you from using it in a way that causes more pain.

De Quervains Syndrome, Mommy’s Thumb, Young Mother Wrist Tendonitis Osteopathy Treatment and Physiotherapy Rehabilitation in London at Home or at our Practices in Belgravia Westminster SW1, Clapham SW4 and Moorgate Monument EC3

We know that travelling together with your newborn can be difficult, especially if you are breastfeeding, that’s why we offer treatment at home, anywhere in London. However, if you prefer to be seen at the practice, we offer Osteopathy and Physiotherapy treatments at three different London locations: Light Centre Monument EC3 in the City of London, between London Bridge and Bank stations, Light Centre Belgravia in Westminster SW1 near Victoria station, and at our physiotherapy practices in Clapham SW4 between Clapham South and Clapham Common stations and near Battersea.

We are covered by health insurance companies and recognised by Axa ppp (Bupa doesn’t cover osteopathy)

For home visit physiotherapy & osteopathy in London or in our practices in Belgravia, Moorgate Monument and Clapham: 0207 125 0262 / 0782 455 3765

What is De-Quervains-Syndrome, Mummy’s Thumb, Young Mother Tendonitis?

New mothers often ask the questions below:

• Why do I have pain in my wrist when I carry my baby?
• Why do I experience pain and swelling near the base of the thumb or on top of my thumb?
• Why does my wrist feel tender to the touch?
• Why is it difficult to grip, pinch or squeeze an object?
• What is this “sticking” sensation in my thumb when I try to move it?

If you have asked these questions yourself, then you might suffer from mummy’s thumb, also know as young mother’s wrist tendonitis or by its official medical name “de Quervain’s tenosynovitis”. It is a condition affecting the tendons on the thumb and the side of the wrist and it’s quite common amongst new mothers. It is caused by repetitive hand or wrist movement and in new mothers in particular, by the continuous thumb extension when holding or lifting the baby and due to hormonal changes after pregnancy. On average a new mother will lift their baby 25 to 30 times a day, which can cause inflammation in the tendons and as a result, swelling, tenderness and pain.

What are the symptoms of De-Quervains-Syndrome, Mummy’s Thumb, Young Mother Wrist Tendonitis?

As mentioned above the most common symptoms of this condition are:

• Pain and swelling near the base of the thumb or on top of the thumb
• Tenderness above the wrist
• Difficulty with gripping, pinching or squeezing
• A “sticking” sensation in the thumb when moving it
• Difficulty lifting or carrying a baby or an object

Remedies to ease the pain of De-Quervains-Syndrome, Mummy’s Thumb, Young Mother Wrist Tendonitis

• Learn how to carry your baby differently
• Rest your wrist as much as possible
• Massage the painful area
• Ice it for 20 min 2 times a day
• Do gentle stretching
• Wear a wrist brace
• You can use painkillers if necessary for a few days