2. Release the thumb adductor (thumb OA)
T he thumb adductor is the first muscle to shorten and become tight with thumb arthritis due to bone build up in the base of the thumb that changes the thumb position. Releasing this muscle is the first step toward a painless thumb. Exercise: Hold down the adductor or massage it for up to 5 minutes a day. Or use a bag clip and place it in your web-space and leave it for up to 5 minutes a day.
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