Getting a Handle on Pregnancy-Related Hand Pain
Pregnancy is an exciting time for all involved, however, musculoskeletal pain can be debilitating for mothers-to-be and new mothers alike. While low back pain is the most common musculoskeletal problem of pregnancy, conditions of the hand and wrist, including carpal tunnel syndrome, De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, and trigger finger are frequent causes of pain, disability, and stress during this time.