RIZARTROSIS - 5 Técnicas Que ELIMINAN El DOLOR De PULGAR En Casa

SUBSCRIBE TO MY FREE NEWSLETTER 👉🏻 https://fisioterapiatualcance.com/new... VIDEO OBJECTIVES ✋ Relieve the pain of thumb osteoarthritis (rhizarthrosis) with 5 drug-free techniques. 💆 Release the thumb adductor and thenar muscles with deep tissue massage. 🧵 Decompress the metacarpophalangeal joint with traction and stretching. 💪 Strengthen the thumb abductors to protect the joint in the long term. WHY THE PROBLEM ISN'T JUST OSTEOARTHRITIS Thumb osteoarthritis is the osteoarthritis that occurs between the first phalanx of the thumb and the metacarpus. Most doctors prescribe only anti-inflammatories and tell you to just put up with it. Big mistake. The pain doesn't just come from worn cartilage: it comes from the tense muscles surrounding the joint, the lack of mobility, and accumulated muscle weakness. In 20 years of treating this condition, I've seen one constant: when you combine MASSAGE (to release tension), TRACTION (to decompress), STRETCHING (to mobilize), and STRENGTHENING (to protect), the pain decreases much faster than with medication alone. REQUIRED MATERIALS A small amount of cream or oil for smooth massage. A hair tie or elastic band for strengthening. A table or sofa to support your elbow. TECHNIQUE 1 - MASSAGE OF THE ADDUCTOR THUMB MUSCLES Place your relaxed hand on a surface. With your other hand, make a pinching motion (index finger + thumb) and locate the inner edge of the muscle between your thumb and index finger. Apply pressure and slide your fingers outward, following the line of the thumb's metacarpal bone. Repeat 3-4 passes. Then switch and make another 3-4 passes following the line of your index finger. If you find a very sensitive spot, hold it there for 30 seconds, applying pressure: it will relax. TECHNIQUE 2 - THENAE MUSCLE MASSAGE Palm facing upward, relaxed. Locate the large muscles at the base of your thumb (between your thumb and wrist). With the thumb of your other hand and a little cream, massage these muscles from the inside out, following three paths (one lower, one middle, and one upper). 4-5 passes per path. If you lack strength, stack your index finger on top of your thumb to apply more pressure. TECHNIQUE 3 - JOINT TRACTION With your other hand, grasp your thumb just ABOVE the metacarpophalangeal joint (no higher, or you'll involve another joint). Pull your thumb away from your hand for 20-30 seconds. You'll notice a clear decompression. The traction moves the synovial fluid and nourishes the cartilage. You can do this several times a day. TECHNIQUE 4 - THENAR MUSCLE STRETCH Rest your elbow on the table, palm facing up. Grasp your thumb on the OUTSIDE with your opposite hand and pull it inwards (forced supination movement) until you feel a stretch throughout your palm. Hold for 15-30 seconds. For more intensity, raise your elbow and extend your arm: the stretch will increase significantly. TECHNIQUE 5 - STRENGTHENING WITH A HAIR TIE Place a hair tie or elastic band AROUND the phalanges of your five fingers, RIGHT at the base of your nails (no lower, or the lever will be too short). Separate your thumb as much as possible from the rest of your fingers and return to the starting position. Repeat 10 times. You'll see the tendons become visible: a good sign, the muscles are working. This is the most important exercise for eliminating pain in the medium to long term. HOW TO DOSAGE 💆 Massage: Twice a week on the worst days. 🧵 Traction and stretching: Whenever you want, for short-term relief. 💪 Strengthening: 3 sets of 10 repetitions, at least 3 times a week. 📅 Consistency is key: Strengthening takes longer to provide relief, but it's the true long-term solution. ⚠️ If sharp pain or acute inflammation occurs, stop and rest. #thumbarthritis #thumbarthritis #thumbpain #physiotherapy #thumbexercises This video is for educational purposes and does not replace professional evaluation. If you have advanced thumbarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or another medical condition, consult a specialist first. Stop any movement that causes intense pain. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 INTRO - WHAT IS RHIZARTHROSIS 1:18 TECHNIQUE 1 - THUMB ADDUCTOR MASSAGE 5:34 TECHNIQUE 2 - THENAR MUSCLE MASSAGE 8:17 TECHNIQUE 3 - JOINT TRACTION 10:29 TECHNIQUE 4 - SUPINATION STRETCH 12:16 TECHNIQUE 5 - STRENGTHENING WITH A HAIR TIE 15:03 DOSAGE 15:34 CLOSING AND NEWSLETTER