Why Does My Opponens Pollicis Hurt?

De Quervain's Tenosynovitis is a painful condition which affects the thumb muscles (Abductor Pollicis Longus

and extensor Pollicis Brevis

extensor Pollicis Brevis

In human anatomy, the extensor pollicis brevis is a skeletal muscle on the dorsal side of the forearm. It lies on the medial side of, and is closely connected with, the abductor pollicis longus. The extensor pollicis brevis (EPB) belongs to the deep group of the posterior fascial compartment of the forearm.

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Extensor pollicis brevis muscle - Wikipedia

). Commonly seen in females who are in the post-natal phase, it is caused by a rapid increase in load on the thumb muscles and tendons.

Why does my adductor Pollicis hurt?

Pain in the adductor pollicis can occur due to osteoarthritis, soft-tissue trauma in the hand or excessive strain. One condition which can affect the adductor pollicis and thumb adduction is the gamekeeper's thumb, in which the ulnar collateral ligament above the adductor pollicis is overly strained.

How do you stretch opponens pollicis?

Opponens pollicis stretch

Take one hand, reach it behind other arm, and grasp onto the thumb. Pull the thumb away from the body to the side (hyper-abduct) with the hand that is grasping it. Hold the position for twenty seconds. Repeat as needed.