Trigger finger is a condition that can cause pain in the fingers and hand.
Trigger Finger is a condition where the tendon that connects your finger to the bone gets pinched, causing pain and swelling.
When you wake up with your finger stuck in a bent position, it can be a pain to try and straighten it. Sometimes, you might even feel a pop when you try to straighten it, these are all signs of Trigger Finger. It can be caused by many things including arthritis and repetitive strain injury.
This is a common and painful condition that many people experience. The pain usually starts in the morning hours and can last up to a few days. Many people also describe the pain as sharp, stabbing, or burning.
Trigger Finger can affect more than one finger at a time and both hands may be affected at once. It usually happens when a person has to hold an object for a long time, such as typing on a keyboard, holding a pen, using the mouse or any other repetitive movement that involves gripping and releasing the same muscle group in your hand.
How can our physiotherapist help with frozen shoulder?
Our physiotherapists are trained in different areas such as manual therapy, exercise therapy, electrotherapy and sports rehabilitation. They may give you Trigger Finger treatments without surgery depending on the severity of your symptoms and their location such as:
- Finger blocking exercises
- Tendon gliding exercises
- Active range of motion exercises
- Splinting
After the first treatment session, you are encouraged to speak with your physiotherapist about the latest evidence-based treatments that you can try at home in order to minimize your risk of complications or re-injury.