De Quervain tenosynovitis ( wrist pain ) De Quervain\'s tenosynovitis is a painful condition affecting the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. It occurs when the tendons in the first dorsal compartment of the wrist (abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis) become inflamed or irritated. This leads to pain, swelling, and difficulty moving the thumb and wrist, especially with gripping or twisting motions. Causes: Repetitive hand and wrist movements (e.g., lifting a baby, playing video games, typing, or gardening) Overuse or strain Arthritis Pregnancy and postpartum hormonal changes Symptoms: Pain and swelling at the base of the thumb and wrist Pain that worsens with thumb and wrist movement Difficulty grasping objects or making a fist A "catching" or "snapping" sensation in the thumb Tenderness along the thumb-side of the wrist Treatment for often involves a combination of therapies. Exercise helps restore strength and flexibility. Manual therapy, such as massage, reduces pain and stiffness. Other treatments include Ultrasound therapy which promotes healing and reduces inflammation, Laser therapy which stimulates tissue repair and reduces pain, Tecar therapy: electromagnetic therapy for tissue repair, Shockwave therapy which stimulates healing and breaks up scar tissue , electrical stimulation for muscle contractions and recovery. These therapies aim to reduce pain, promote healing, and restore joint function. All your pain problems will be solved when you come to PhysioNautics. Just to contact us at PhysioNautics to book your appointment for any consultation or session. We offer our services at new friends colony, maharani Bagh, sukhdev vihar, zakir nagar, jasola, east of kailash, hauz khas, jor bagh, chattarpur, vasant vihar, vasant kunj, golf links, green park, panchsheel Park.