Who's the Happy Hooker?

Do you feel pain when pinching or holding items between your thumb and the other fingers of the same hand? This could be due to the opponens pollicis or adductor pollicis muscles (in your hand) and even the brachialis (sitting under your biceps). You can overwork these muscles if you hold something in your hand for a long period of time – so activities like drawing, sewing, or crocheting can cause this pain.

The brachialis muscle in your arm is responsible for bending your elbow. You can overwork this muscle doing anything that requires your elbow to be bent for long periods of time – like playing an instrument, moving boxes, driving, using the computer, and yes – even crocheting! Did you know that even though this muscle is in your arm, overusing the brachialis can cause pain in the base of your thumb?

Be sure to pay some attention to these muscles with your wellness and self-care activities. Trigger point and fascial releases through massage therapy are great ways to bring these muscles back to their healthy and happy place!

Be sure to include hands and arms in your regular massage treatments. Happy hooking!

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