I had my first physical therapy appointment for my wrist today. The problem is a big extensor tendon and not in my thumb. Wean myself off the brace, stretches every 2-3 hours, and a cold pack for 12-15 minutes after. My appointment was over at 2:45. I haven't had the brace on since and I'm so achy/hurting. 
I'm getting ready to do some stretching, then I think I'll put the brace on for some computer time after that.
Stretching hurt. I'm watching a video while I have a cold pack on.
I'm watching a video while I have a cold pack on.
I'm sorry.
It's better. I get to do it all again about 10:30 before I go to bed.
He did tell me it would do this because we're interrupting the pain pattern it's been in since June, but it should settle down and start to improve in about 7 days. 
It's going to be a tough week but well worth it.
That's what I'm expecting. I'm so ready to be done with all of this. At least I don't have any more appointments until Tuesday.