{"id":1991,"date":"2025-03-21T15:21:53","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T15:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/handphysiokw.com\/?p=1991"},"modified":"2025-03-26T22:13:58","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T22:13:58","slug":"hand-wrist-pain-during-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/handphysiokw.com\/ar\/hand-wrist-pain-during-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0623\u0644\u0645 \u0627\u0644\u064a\u062f \u0648 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0631\u0641\u0642 \u0623\u062b\u0646\u0627\u0621 \u0627\u0644\u062d\u0645\u0644"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Hand & wrist pain during pregnancy<\/span><\/h1><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Causes: <\/span><\/h4>
1. Hormonal changes.<\/span>2. Fluid-retention.<\/span>3. Weight gain.<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Common hand and wrist problems during pregnancy:<\/h3>

1. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:<\/h4>

It is a pain in the wrist. Comes second after low back pain as the most common musculoskeletal problems during pregnancy. Usually bilateral. Pain during sleep (awakening pain).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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2. De Quervain or Mums thumb “Thumb pain”:<\/h4>

Bilateral thumb pain usually happens to mothers postpartum. Therefore, you should be careful if the pain started during pregnancy and start the treatment program as soon as possible, as there is a chance that pain will increase after the delivery.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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3. Ligamentous and joint laxity in the hand:<\/h4>

Hormonal changes \u27a1 ligaments and joints \u27a1 laxity in the hand \u27a1 Hand & wrist problems \u27a1 Pain<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What can we do to reduce hand & wrist pain during pregnancy?<\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Splint <\/span><\/h4>
\u27a1 keep the wrist in a neutral position \u27a1 reduce movement \u27a1reduce pain<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Reducing fluid-retention swelling:<\/span><\/h4>
For Fluid-retention swelling, cold pack can be used.<\/span>You also can do \"Contrast Bath\":<\/span>1. Bring two containers<\/span>2. Fill one with cold water and the other with hot water (NOT scalding)<\/span>3. Immerse your hand in the hot water for 30 seconds, then put it in the cold water for 30 seconds (alternate for 3 minutes).<\/span>
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The last exercise that can be used to reduce swelling is shown in the video.
1. Lift your hand up, close & open your fingers (10 times).
2. Bring your hand down (3 rounds).
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Range of motion exercises for wrist and fingers during pregnancy:<\/span><\/h4>
Range of motion exercises for the hand & wrist is important; it will help in maintain range of motion and reduce pain.<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Wrist and thumb pain after delivery: <\/h3>

As I mentioned before, one of the causes of wrist and thumb pain during pregnancy is hormonal changes, and usually this pain fades a few months after delivery.
However, Carpal Tunnel and De Quervain syndromes have other causes like repetitive movements in wrist and thumb, which might occur after delivery due to baby care and holding the baby repetitively in a wrong way.
Moms should be careful especially if they have other kids to take care of or a job or a hobby that requires repetitive movements of wrist and thumb and start with the treatment during pregnancy<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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