Your hands are mechanical marvels, with pulleys – in the form of tendons – flexing and extending to open and close your fist, and straighten and bend your fingers. Each tendon is wrapped in a sheath ...
This week, we are going to discuss trigger finger and trigger thumb of the hand, which are problems that occur in patients who use their hands frequently or who are prone to these conditions. Trigger ...
Performing targeted exercises and stretches may help alleviate trigger finger symptoms and increase flexibility. It’s essential to perform the exercises consistently to achieve the best results.
Trigger finger—also known as stenosing tenosynovitis—is a painful condition where fingers get stuck in a bent, trigger-ready position. It occurs when the sheath that encases the finger's tendon, or ...
Finger pain can be caused by acute injuries, overuse injuries, and arthritis. Treatments for finger pain include rest, ice, NSAIDs, and physical therapy. Severe cases of finger injuries may need ...