Why Do My Thumbs Ache Deeply When I Crochet for More Than Twenty Minutes?
1. Introduction Deep thumb aching after twenty minutes of crocheting is the physiological consequence of sustained pinch grip forces loading the delicate carpometacarpal joint and its surrounding tendons. The continuous, repetitive manipulation of the hook generates acute friction within the tendon sheaths and compresses the articular cartilage at the base of the thumb, prompting an … Read more