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Beware of
De Quervain’s
I know
what you’re thinking. Beware of whom?
De
Quervain’s Disease is swelling and inflammation of the tendon or tendon
sheath on the side of your wrist where your thumb is.
De
Quervain’s is generally an over use injury as a result of activities
that require lots of repetitive thumb and wrist movement like cross
stitch and needle point. People who do
a lot of fine needle work can be susceptible. Using a keyboard and
mouse a lot can be a problem as well.
Symptoms
are swelling, pain or weakness along the thumb, wrist or arm.
Numbness in the hand, wrist, or fingers. Pain will
be more sever with lifting or pouring motions.
Prevention tips:
- Take frequent
breaks while sewing.
- When taking these
breaks, don’t do something else that requires a lot of wrist action,
like using a keyboard or mouse because these activities can be
aggravating to the wrist as well
- Change position
occasionally when sewing
- Stretch you wrist
out a couple of times a day
- Do exercises that
strengthen your wrist
-Use proper equipment
when sewing
-Swimming is great for
your wrist and arms
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