De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis Treatment & Relief Ireland
Treating De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis In Dublin, Ireland
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is a specific kind of tendinitis or tendinopathy. It is tendinopathy that affects the thumb side of the wrist and it can be very painful. It gets its unique name from the Swiss surgeon, Fritz de Quervain, who first described it in the late 1800s.
The condition occurs when the tendons on the thumb side of your wrist become inflamed due to overuse or injury. It is common in people who perform repetitive tasks with their hands such as chefs, artists, or musicians.
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is also very common in new mothers, who are doing all kinds of new activities and tasks with their hands – like bottle-feeding or holding their baby’s head up for long periods of time, that their wrist and thumbs are simply not used to.
If you have pain around the thumb and wrist, or your GP suspects you may have De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis then contact Dublin Chiropractic & Physiotherapy today for a physiotherapy consultation and treatment plan.
What Causes De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis?
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is simply – tendonitis or tendinopathy of the tendons of the wrist and thumb that occurs when the tendons of the thumb side of your wrist become inflamed or irritated as a result of excessive use. The symptoms are as follows;
The Symptoms of De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
- Pain and tenderness on the thumb side of the wrist.
- Pain is exacerbated by movement of the thumb and wrist.
- Clicking or snapping sound when moving the wrist and/or thumb.
- Swelling at the site of pain.
- Pain that responds well to ice, rest, and anti-inflammatory drugs.
We Help People With De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis can be very painful and debilitating as we need our thumbs and wrist for so many daily tasks, especially when taking care of a newborn, and it is a common condition we see at our clinic.
Get in touch with Dublin Chiropractic & Physiotherapy today for an assessment of your symptoms and a treatment plan.
Contact Dublin Physical & Chiropractic today for a physical therapy treatment tailored specifically to you, book a consultation with us online or by calling(01) 575 2623.
How We Treat De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis In Dublin, Ireland
At Dublin Chiropractic & Physiotherapy we use a range of therapies to treat De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis.
Physical Therapy
Physiotherapists commonly treat tendinopathies and overuse injuries.
Our physiotherapists use a combination of hands-on therapy, such as massage therapy and gentle joint mobilizations, and exercise therapy. These therapies are designed to reduce pain and discomfort, and increase the pain-free movement of your wrist and thumb, and rebuild the strength and resilience of the tendons and muscles of the wrist and forearm.
Laser Therapy
Our physiotherapist may also use laser therapy, although the evidence for laser in this condition is limited, and results vary.
Exercise Therapy
Exercise therapy is also an important part of the treatment plan, as it gives you confidence in your wrist and thumbs again. Our physiotherapists will design a personalized exercise program to help strengthen the muscles that move your thumb and wrist so they can better take on any physical tasks or movements without pain.
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care may be included to help with mobility in the wrist, elbow and shoulder.
Visit us in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin Ireland
Our physical therapy & other services extend throughout Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown including Blackrock, Cherrywood, Stillorgan, Rathfarnham, Shankill, Cabinteely, Foxrock, Clonskeagh, and Killiney.
Our office is located just outside of the center of Dun Laoghaire and is between Deansgrange and Monkstown. You can find our building entrance on Lower Mounttown Road, across from Woodland Park. We are a 30-second walk from Dublin Bus stop 2031 which is outside of Mccormick’s Pub.
Book Your Appointment Today
Call Dublin Chiropractic & Physiotherapy today for an appointment with one of our physiotherapists or chiropractors.
Call us at (01) 575 2623 to book an appointment with one of our experts today!
References
[1] https://www.bssh.ac.uk/patients/conditions/19/de_quervains_syndrome