Gamer’s thumb is another name for a condition called De Quervain’s tenosynovitis. It is a disease that affects your tendons and causes them to become inflamed. The pain and inflammation in tendons make it difficult to move your thumb and wrist. It is quite common among gamers as they mostly use their thumb while using smartphones or gaming remotes. So, it is often referred to as the gamer’s thumb. Its treatment is generally based on reducing inflammation, preserving a moment in the thumb, and preventing reoccurrence: here are some of Gamers thumb treatment options:
Anti-inflammatory drugs: Drugs like ibuprofen and naproxen can reduce inflammation and pain. You should also use corticosteroid injections into the tendon covering to reduce inflammation. If your treatment begins in the first six months of symptoms, you can recover completely after receiving one corticosteroid injection.
Portable massage tool: De Quervain’s wand is a quick and effective solution as it eradicates the discomfort in your wrist and thumb with the help of ultrasonic far infrared technology, it restores the moment in your thumb. You can also use jelly. It helps the device to glide smoothly on your skin.
Pain and swelling make it difficult to move your thumb and wrist, which prevents you from doing daily activities and chores. For Gamers thumb treatment, use Dequervain’s wand to restore the movement of your thumb. Visit our website for more detailed information.
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