Why Does My Thumb Ache And My Wrist Pain Feels Like A Sprain?
Your thumb aches. It feels like you sprained your wrist, but you know you did not. The possible cause? The opponens pollicis muscle.
De Quervains Tenosynovitis
Adductor Pollicis Muscle: Thumb Pain
The adductor pollicis muscle contributes to pain in the thumb and thumb pad.
Lumbrical Muscles Of The Hand: Hand And Finger Pain
The lumbrical muscles of the hand contribute to pain in the back of the hand and the fingers. Pain in the index finger and the little finger are the most common. Stiffness in the finger joints mimics arthritis pain. Stiffness and pain when opening and closing the hand is also common.
Brachioradialis Muscle Pain
The brachioradialis is located on the outside of the arm and is a contributor to tennis elbow. It can cause pain on the outside of the elbow, forearm and often descends down into the wrist and thumb. It can contribute to numbness around the thumb as well as a weakened grip.
Supinator Muscle Pain
The supinator muscle is located on the thumb side of the elbow. It can contribute to pain in the elbow, forearm, and back of the hand at the base of the thumb. It can also contribute to numbness and tingling in the thumb side of the hand.