01/07/2025
It's so hard for me to admit this, but I have injuries that I don't know how to treat 🙈
I've been to physical therapy a few times before, but this is the first time I've had to make the decision to see an occupational therapist (to treat my two separate hand injuries).
The first one is De Quervain, or "Mommy wrist", is an inflammation of the tendons at the base of the thumb that's common among (you guessed it) mothers/main caretakers of babies. It can be prevented by keeping your thumbs close to your other fingers when lifting a bebe or other heavy object, as well as stretches, but sometimes it just doesn't cut it 🥲
The brace is supposed to help those tendons rest, which my fidgety fingers are not very happy with...
(The other hand injury could have also been prevented if I hadn't done something really stupid at the gym. That's a story for another time).
It was a very humbling experience being treated by another healthcare professional and I hope it'll help. Getting help and taking care of yourself are always good ideas!!
