A member asked:

I play tennis and the muscle under my thumb is always sore after practice. do you have a diagnosis and a way that i can ease the pain?

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Dr. Hugh Pabarue answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Thumb Pain: The soreness in the muscle is probably from tendonitis as a result of overuse. The repetitive motion used with your tennis stroke is the cause. You might try wrapping it and ibuprofen. Icing it after tennis may help. You might try a softer racquet grip as well.

Answered 11/7/2015

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