Easing Trigger Finger Pain

What is a trigger finger ?

A condition that causes the finger or thumb to suddenly snap or lock when bent.

It is caused by inflammation and swelling of the tendon or tendon sheath that surround the tendon in the finger.

What are the symptoms?

May notice painless clicking with movement of the affected finger at the beginning.

It can progress to painful catching or popping sensation when attempting to move the affected finger.

Sometimes, the affected finger may become ‘locked’ in a bent position, requiring the other hand to help straighten the finger.

Self-help strategies for easing trigger finger pain

1. Ice cube massage over the affected finger (usually at the base of the finger where the swelling of tendon sheath often occurs)
2. Simple tendon gliding moves (perform the following moves for ~10 repetitions, 2-3 times a day)

• Move #1 “Palm Spreading”

• Move #2 “Beak Hand”

• Move #3 “Fingers Hook”

Still hurting?

It is likely you will require medical management and physiotherapy management at our clinic for your condition.

Medical management involves:

• Medications prescribed to alleviate pain & swelling, and if indicated, corticosteroid injection may be administered

Physiotherapy management involves:

• Assessment by physiotherapist
• Pain relief with therapy modalities e.g. ultrasound treatment and SIS therapy

• Manual therapy to alleviate muscular tension & reduce stress on the affected tendon(s)
• Prescription of finger splint use when needed

• Individualized exercises and advice based on the physiotherapist’s assessment

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Disclaimer
Exercises described above may not be appropriate for everyone, please stop immediately if you feel any pain or discomfort during/after the exercise.
The exercise information found here serves as general information only and should not be a substitute for the professional medical advice from your doctor or physiotherapist.