Quick Fixes from Carl Petitto, OT, CHT
If you’ve recently had a carpal-tunnel release, trigger-finger release, or De Quervain’s surgery and you’re still feeling nagging pain, don’t panic—there are easy, clinically proven fixes many people never hear about.
In this episode of The Hand-to-Shoulder Solution, Certified Hand Therapist Carl Petitto breaks down three ultra-common post-op complaints and shows exactly how he eliminates them in the clinic:
| Post-Op Problem | Why It Happens | Carl’s Fast Fix* |
|---|---|---|
| Pillar Pain after carpal-tunnel release | Cutting the ligament changes wrist stability. | Simple “knuckle-lean” co-contraction drills twice daily re-train the wrist column. |
| Scar Sensitivity & Stiffness after trigger-finger release | Scar contracts and nerve endings stay hypersensitive. | Gentle pressure holds, vitamin E gel, and short-arc motion (no aggressive rubbing!). |
| De Quervain’s Flare-Ups | Tendons still glide under a tight ligament strap. | Early desensitization, light AROM, and zero repetitive rubbing until swelling calms. |
*Always follow your own therapist’s guidance; Carl’s tips are information-only.
“Timing is everything—waiting months turns tiny issues into big setbacks. Get help early.” – Carl Petitto
🎥 Watch Carl Demonstrate Each Fix
See the exact hand positions, splint tips, and home exercises in the full 12-minute video:
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