Top 3 Trigger Finger Exercises

Michelle, Hand Expert and founder of Virtual Hand Care, shows you her Top 3 Trigger Finger Exercises to help stop the triggering, catching, or locking of your finger.
These trigger finger exercises will work on stretching the finger to prevent joint stiffness, gliding the FDP (Flexor Digitorum Profundus) tendon, and stretching the A1 pulley with FDP isometric contractions.
Trigger finger is a very common hand condition that can greatly impact the functional use of your hand with almost ALL daily activities. By using a combination of splinting, stretches, and isometric exercises you can potentially eliminate your trigger finger.
Keep in mind, it is important to see a Hand Doctor if you suspect trigger finger so you can get a proper diagnosis and get on the right path to treating your trigger finger. Unfortunately, there are 4 grade levels of Trigger Finger so results can vary greatly. (see Disclaimer below)
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00:00 Top 3 Trigger Finger Exercises
00:54 Exercise #1 DIP & PIP Flexion Stretch
04:39 Exercise #2 FDP Isometric Exercise
08:24 Exercise #3 DIP Blocking
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This video is for educational and demonstration purposes only and is not to be used as a replacement for seeking medical advice or treatment of your condition. Virtual Hand Care, or its members, do not offer medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before starting any exercise program. Please know that performing any exercise or program is solely at your own risk.

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Here are a few of my Top 3 Trigger Finger Exercises to help prevent triggering or locking of your finger.🙌 Please let me know in the comments below how these worked out for you and how you felt afterward! 💪 Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so I can see all your COMMENTS. 🙏

[@simon6071]

The exercise at 3:36 is one of the exercises that I did through experimentation and found it to be the best exercise for relieving and improving my trigger finger condition. Pulling the finger back straight is the key to make this exercise painless. I'm so glad that it turned out to be an exercise recommender by a hand expert.

[@katasue2633]

I havent tried yet or even watches yet but im 30 years old and jesus its so painful. Started out as carpel tunnel a few years ago but i will be back to comment if it helped thanks

[@katasue2633]

Omg old if I did the 1st exercise correctly I'm a go and try again but my ring finger it really helped, the exercise 2 and 3 definitely helped!!! I even have a tingling feeling afterwards but a good one, not the painful numb kind..more like a relief

[@glinbowen5302]

PAIN

[@glinbowen5302]

Q

[@texasredneckhippy]

Thanks, I'm 70 and construction worker.Ive swung a hammer millions oof times and that has led to right hand index locking I'm trying your techniques to avoid costly doctor visits, no insurance, and below poverty level. Appreciate you !

[@markgball]

My doctor told me there is nothing I could do about my trigger finger. A quick search on KZbin and I found this video. Literally within five minutes over half of the trigger movement was relieved. Wow. I’m gonna be doing these daily.

[@oobladi4261]

does your doctor quack? Every doctor of medicine should know that there are many approaches to treatment of trigger finger. Non-invasive such as exercise always a good way to start.

[@louisso8172]

Thank you for your detailed explanation on the exercises for trigger finger, very useful and helpful!

[@mangomosaics]

Thank you for these thorough exercises. They will, no doubt, help me during my working day. Thanks 🙏🏾

[@tancheeeng3346]

Thank dear Michelle, for your generosity n kindness to share

[@mjclaudianava5397]

I really like it how you explained isometric help by bowing the pulley. It wouldn't have made sense to me without an explanation. Thank you!

[@firewheels90]

Hi Michelle, I am a full-time manual wheelchair user and have had issues in the past with moderate carpal tunnel discomfort. Recently, I started feeling more trigger finger in my pointer fingers (both hands) and I came across your video today. The last two exercises really isolated the area I've been feeling. Thank you so much for your clear explanations of what to do!

[@alharkins1539]

Excellent! I am 76 years old, and have felt this for a couple months. One serious run through the three exercises has already helped.

[@MrPeanutUK]

I’ve had two steroid injections in as many years and trigger finger keeps coming back. I’ve been offered surgery as the next option but I’m glad I’ve found these videos before I’ve had this done. Thanks

[@ThursdayDog]

Thank you for this video!!!! It's amazing how my trigger fingers are now actually functioning quite well.

[@barbaralee2202]

Thanks for these exercises. Helping very much.

[@petracho1897]

I have left index trigger finger. I came across your video & did your exercuses. It's gentle but effective! I also really like your delivery. Perfect voice, modulation. Thank you soo much! Subscribed!

[@llisagomez5706]

I did them all and I feel so much better! Thank you

[@Montanamom247]

BEST exercises I done. Instantly better. THANK YOU.

[@roseobm6295]

You're very helpful as always. Thanks!

[@jac1161]

Thank you very much! I never had trigger thing (or any finger!) in 21 years of nursing, but this year, in my garden and farming.....thank you! Seeking to stay out of the hospital, doctors, system, etc. Definitely helpful already! Thank you much!!!! :)

[@timoomo5944]

Had a trigger finger dislociation about a month ago. Less than 5 weeks. I found this channel a day after and the videos have been great. Especially the "dip blocker" exercise which greatly helps with stiffness and regaining flexibility and mobility of the finger. I have to mention the "why is my finger still swollen" video which I found really helpful.

[@coxo9994]

So helpful i feel much better after doing these exercises. Tx so much.

[@lisajanefox]

I scheduled another cortisone injection because one finger was starting to flare up. I tried the exercises just once- especially the third one, and my pain and stiffness are nearly gone. I canceled the cortisone injection. I'm so glad there are exercises. I've had this problem for several years and never knew there was hand therapy for it. I use my hands a lot so I am going to do these exercises every day as a prevention. Thank you!

[@dr.abhishekbundela6834]

Beautiful illustration, thanks a lot

[@coymax1514]

Thank you so much for this trigger finger exercises.

[@APOTHIST]

Thank you for these exercises. I will persevere.

[@user-bp2xl5vv1k]

Thank you for sharing - all of these exercises are easy to follow and can feel immediate relief.

[@vincentpiccirelli9148]

Very good. She describes the same things my doctor describes. Also goes beyond the exercise my doctor gave.

[@MohammadAllibaih]

That's really amazing!!! Many thanks for the great video!!!

[@rezyousuf4954]

Thank you Michelle, God bless you for sharing these wonderful simple stretches my trigger middle finger is smoother will try everyday.

[@wendelljones513]

Thank you! Will give these a try.

[@merealbrofas9513]

wow these worked wonders for me

[@jayantilalpanchal1175]

Very very helpful to us

[@jaconicabarnes9786]

These exercises have been very helpful for me. I'm experiencing improvement and less triggering. My arm is aching less when I sleep. Thank you.

[@brendamessina2985]

Thank you so much! Great Video

[@gloriaolive3324]

Thank you so much. I love it. I did go to the doctor first.

[@mikegreenebass]

I’m glad I found your channel. I play bass and my left middle finger can’t close fully. I’ve had this issue for yrs and I hope these exercises will improve my ROM without needing surgery.

[@Aditibadiyala6730]

I felt instant relief. Cant thank you enough. May God bless you always

[@joelleschachter2867]

Very nice thank you i will do those exercises

[@spjew]

Very informative and well explained video. Thank you.

[@naeemazehra9415]

Thanks for sharing that fingers excercises . Very good and easy . After doing that I feel great video. 🌷

[@lmansur1000]

I like this video...makes sense therefore it is empowering and also doable... appreciate the explanation. Looking forward to making my fingers strong and flexible...

[@camswar]

Thank you great help!

[@md.jakirhossain6483]

Nice and will to follow your advise

[@annafrancinekatigbak3034]

Trying the exercises while watching the video and I could feel some relief already. Thank you.

[@bisdakbutchers3102]

I'm trying this exercises now. Thanks a lot for this video.

[@ianmanuelgerona8909]

It is really helping.

[@gayatriramkissoon1125]

Hi hi. I tried all three and they worked beautifullly... Did it once for the day and felt the difference immediately after.... Thnk you for sharing it's much appreciated!

[@ronniemoore685]

Thank you. Exercises are helping, along with a splint. Your videos are easy to follow.

[@sawhongtan1570]

It's works for me, fantastic. Thank you very much❤

[@Lou3788]

Thank you for your clear, positive and informational instructions. Lou in Dallas

[@donnamacey1446]

Thank you so much!

[@LH-wv8vx]

Clear demonstration， easy to follow. Thank you very much.

[@VirtualHandCare]

You are welcome!

[@hanisa1812]

Thank you so much doctor. Your exercises really help my trigger finger problem🥰

[@bruce4str]

Thank you!

[@acballer1831]

I’ll try thanks

[@debbiehebert6570]

I was instructed by my Dr. To look up trigger finger therapy. I am trying your therapy for trigger finger. Stretches are helping. I am very sore however I will continue. Seems to help. I've been doing hot water therapy stretches. With your video I feel progress.

[@hanaperreault4870]

Thank you so much for all your videos, can bend fingers a lot better, need a little more help with ring and little finger as these were pinned and not healing very well, was on antibiotics for three weeks. Your videos are the most help I have received! Thank you!

[@momof2momof2]

THIS WORKED !!! Thank you so much !!!!

[@pilarsuns3133]

Muchas gracias...desde Lima,Perú (South america) he sentido alivio desde la primera vez que lo hice

[@angelawade1445]

Wow it's like a miracle 😳 I can use it so much better. Thank you.

[@dannysound1]

Michelle, you are amazing thank you so much. It does help my pain…… you got a new subscriber.

[@New_Talent]

Instant relief on the first try! thank you so much! 🙏

[@annamonti1368]

Thank you so much for this advices , I have so much pain in my middle finger and this exercises are very helpful 🙏

[@rrrrrrtt1]

Thanks, Doc.

[@linaharan4628]

Thank you for all your help!!! GOD Bless you!!!!!

[@VirtualHandCare]

You are so welcome!

[@MiahMHussainuzzaman]

Thank you.

[@joannamarza]

Thank you❤

[@shobhashinde3135]

I had both hand middle finger triggers n I did this exercise it's reallly helpful. Thanks.

[@wendyellison5377]

I am so happy to have found this video. My left middle finger has had me in tears because of typing, popping, and a locking up. I am desperately trying anything before consulting a surgeon. I found your exercises and I will be applying them throughout the day, I hope to have relief. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@salymdhahry4933]

any update?

[@RasminderK]

Very effective exercises - I felt instant relief after the first dip & pip stretch. Thanks so much for sharing, will practice these ❤

[@victorval8883]

Awesome exercise. It works instantly on my finger. Very much appreciated ❤

[@user-vw2pq2dr5u]

have both middle fingers triggering and the video was extremely helpful thank you

[@geeno453]

First of all thanks indeed for sharing. I am doing the same as per your demo and I feel relieved on my trigger finger on my right index finger. I am certain the 3 processes will be very helpful to me.

[@ruffrider2626]

I've been doing these for three days now and so far it feels significantly better. Thanks for the video!

[@VirtualHandCare]

Great to hear!

[@DangerGaming-zh6qn]

Did this and got instant result thank you for curing my trigger finger

[@albarb38]

My left hand ingury was from a 18 hole golf day . Middle finger triggered . These excercises work great, along with warm water soaks with magnesium salts. Thanks so much.

[@anthonypizzoferrato5363]

Excellent

[@arlinanastacio4890]

Tanx so much doc for guiding us dis triger finger exercise.it helps me a lot.im sufering my triger finger for almost a month now the pain is tolerable i still go wid the house cores but seem uncomfortable.tanx so much.feel better now

[@victoriapollo]

Thank you so much for this! My trigger fingers were stiff and painful but these exercises significantly reduced it, even after one time. Thank you!

[@Thankyou111]

If your doctor says that it's okay, add muscle development on top of the stretches. That knocked my serious thumb and finger issue completely out of the park. She probably mentions it in other videos, or this one. I have not watched the whole thing yet.

[@kumargaret7591]

Tq for sharing knowledge n how to.exercise trigger finger

[@zakiyamoreira2827]

Thank you for posting, it REALLY helped. I had trigger finger surgery and my joints kept stifling up. These exercises loosen them

[@anthonypizzoferrato5363]

excellent

[@pillarpain]

I loved your presentation, the exs are very helpful! God bless!

[@VirtualHandCare]

Glad it was helpful! 🙏

[@godxtahirgaming9050]

It's really helpful🥰

[@jancurcio5573]

I tried the three exercises with you and the triggering stopped. I will continue the exercises until its gone. Bless you, Jan

[@nivedita_chakrabarti]

Every effective exercise. It's like a magic.

[@willy7439]

tnx a lot

[@cmourra01]

Thank you for sharing this. I canceled my appt worth a surgeon this really helped me.

[@marivicguzman9255]

I feel relief when I tried this excercise.

[@reubennegron7963]

Michelle Thank you! I recently had my window close on my index finger & needed some exercises to help get my finger back to 110%! I really appreciate your channel & thorough advice.

[@VirtualHandCare]

Ouch! Hope it gets better quickly!

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[@joashrhamt.tiburcio6768]

thanks, m sharing this to my dad

[@ranjitaphairembam1867]

Thank you mem, I have a trigger on my thum since one month ago, share more about some exercises,

[@godxtahirgaming9050]

Thank❤

[@marlboromotors53]

I did the exercises while watching the video. Amazing!!! immediately better. Thank you so much. I'm a professional bass guitarist and can't just stop my repetitive gripping motion.

[@picksoverpeas]

Thank you for your videos. I have trigger finger in my middle finger and thumb and have been wearing the oval 8 rings that you recommended and just started with the exercises.

[@catherinegachogu775]

I have a thumb trigger.i have had two surgeries but the problem keep recurring.

[@MarshaJude]

Just started doing these exercises and I already see a difference in my hands the job I have I work at a laundry service for a major hospital and all day we’re pulling the linen apart, my hands had gotten so bad I had to get medicine for on my doctor but the exercises help my thumb on my right hand was the worse bc it wouldn’t bend it would pop it hurt so bad but this helps thank you.

[@felmarfuentes1921]

Doing the exercises while watching this video, instantly gave relief to my little finger. Was always in pain due to my trigger little finger. Thanks for sharing these exercises.

[@scottm3055]

Hi Felmar. I too have a clicking little finger. Thought I was the only one. I can’t think how this happened to my little finger- it doesn’t get over used. Have you found relief over the past month? Cheers

[@karik9636]

@@scottm3055 I was trying to figure out why my little finger was triggering. In observing my day-to-day activities, I discovered I use this finger to support my phone when texting. I suspect that is what is causing my issue.

[@denniszaidman2089]

The 3rd exercise, instant relief after 10 repetitions. Thank you so much.

[@VirtualHandCare]

Sweet!

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[@elmerleon4443]

Thanks!

[@VirtualHandCare]

You are welcome and Thank you so much for the Super thanks!

[@robertmazzarachio7939]

Wow my index finger is responding very well to these exercises Thank You