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I have pain in the middle of both my palms an at the base of my thumbs. it started with a stabbing sensation in the middle of my left palm?

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Dr. Stephen Rodrigues answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Muscles stress.: Repetitive movements will stress the muscles and the pain will radiate into the palm and thumb. This is treatable with myofascial release therapy. You have to begin the process with massage, pt, heat and myofascial release therapy is with hands-on techniques. I like acupuncture.

Answered 9/26/2016

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