De Quervain's tenosynovitis massage therapy TorontoDe Quervain's Tenosynovitis

Irritation of the sheath holding some of the thumb's tendons. Very common in new parents lifting a baby, and in heavy phone users.

Not a diagnosis — for more information, contact me or another trusted healthcare provider.

Sharp shots of pain and aching soreness that disrupt daily activities. Here's a quick self-check: tuck your thumb into a fist and tilt your hand away from your body, like pouring milk from a pitcher. If it hurts like a mother, it might be mother's thumb.

Self-massage and contrast therapy at home support what happens in clinic — transverse frictions, fascial work, and deep forearm massage, along with a look at wrist alignment and the alignment of the base of the thumb (the first metacarpal). It doesn't usually resolve as fast as clients hope; it's usually managed within 2–6 weeks with appointments every two weeks and strong home-care adherence.

What I Focus On

• Self-Massage
• Transverse Frictions
• Fascial Work
• Alignment Check