How do you get rid of a double jointed thumb?

If you have joint hypermobility syndrome, treatment will focus on relieving pain and strengthening the joint. Your doctor may suggest you use prescription or over-the-counter pain relievers, creams, or sprays for your joint pain. They may also recommend certain exercises or physical therapy.

Can you fix hypermobility?

There’s no cure for joint hypermobility syndrome. The main treatment is improving muscle strength and fitness so your joints are better protected. A GP may refer you to a physiotherapist, occupational therapist or podiatrist for specialist advice.

What does double jointed thumb mean?

Physicians and researchers call it joint hypermobility or joint laxity, and it simply means that someone is able to move their joints farther than most people can. Most of us can bend our thumbs backwards a few degrees, but some can bend it farther.

Why do I have double jointed thumbs?

A joint’s shape can also influence a person’s range of motion. Some people with hypermobility syndrome are born with ball-and-socket joints that have unusually shallow sockets, which allow the domed bone more mobility.

Where do I put my thumb when playing bass?

Your fingers should be on their tips and placed just behind the frets (not on top of them). For greater support, the left hand thumb should be placed behind the neck of the bass, approximately opposite your index and middle fingers as shown in the photo below.

What is cello thumb position?

The thumb should be across/behind the second finger on both hands in playing the cello. The left hand thumb needs to be well organized in the neck positions before a young cellist starts playing in “thumb position”, where the thumb is used as a finger up on the fingerboard.

Why do my fingers hurt after playing cello?

In the case of cellists, some of the most common ailments or complaints stem from inflammation, tenderness and overuse injury in the fingers, hands and forearms. These show up via nerve pain, tendonitis, and even carpal tunnel syndrome.

How do you exercise the thumb of your hand?

Movement Exercises The following exercises are designed to encourage normal movement of the fingers and thumb: Rest the little finger side of your hand on a flat surface. Gently bend the thumb towards the little finger and slowly lift back up to straight. Move your thumb into the side of your hand, in line with your index finger.

Can I play cello if I am double jointed?

Open up Google and type in “Can I play cello if I…”. The first thing that came up for me was “…am double jointed?” The answer is a resounding YES. Cello is for everyone. Humans come in all shapes and sizes and abilities, and that includes people with hypermobile joints.

How do you play the cello Naturally?

Keep your left thumb free (touching the neck with the side of the thumb helps with this, because you can’t “press” so easily) so that it can move to “oppose” each of the fingers. Playing the Cello “Naturally”? Ask Your Hands How

What exercises can I do to encourage normal finger movement?

The following exercises are designed to encourage normal movement of the fingers and thumb: 1. Rest the little finger side of your hand on a flat surface. Gently bend the thumb towards the little finger and slowly lift back up to straight. 2. Move your thumb into the side of your hand, in line with your index finger.