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.
Dupuytrens Contracture
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… Read More »Lumbrical Muscles Of The Hand: Hand And Finger Pain
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Muscle Pain
The flexor digitorum superficialis is located in the front of the forearm. It contributes to pain in the four fingers, the palm, and occasionally the wrist. The muscle is a major contributor to trigger finger.
Palmaris Longus Muscle Pain
The palmaris longus muscle contributes to pain in the wrist, the palm of the hand, and will sometimes extend up into the forearm.
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Muscle Pain
The flexor carpi ulnaris muscle is located on the inside (pinky side) of the forearm. It contributes to pain in the wrist, palm of the hand, and the ring and little fingers. Pain is sometimes felt in the elbow.
Flexor Carpi Radialis Muscle Pain
The flexor carpi radialis muscle is located in the front of the forearm. It contributes to pain in the wrist, bottom of the palm that often extends to the thumb pad and thumb. Twisting the wrist and gripping objects is painful.
Extensor Indicis Muscle Pain
The extensor indicis muscle is located in the back of the forearm. It contributes to pain in the back of the wrist, hand, and index finger. The pain will often feel like you have sprained or strained the back of the hand. It can also… Read More »Extensor Indicis Muscle Pain
Pronator Teres Muscle Pain
The pronator teres muscle is located in the front of the forearm. It can contribute to pain in the wrist near the thumb. Pain is often felt in the thumb pad and can extend up into the forearm. Cupping the hand can become almost impossible… Read More »Pronator Teres Muscle Pain
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… Read More »Brachioradialis Muscle Pain
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… Read More »Supinator Muscle Pain