Top 5 Trigger Finger Treatments

[@VirtualHandCare]

This video is packed with my Top 5 Trigger Finger Treatments! 🙌 There are a lot of splints, exercises, soft tissue massages, stretches and more to help your finger from locking or triggering! Let me know in the comments below if these have helped you. And don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so I can see all YOUR COMMENTS. 🙏

[@pdx_fashionista]

What would you suggest for trigger thumbs? It’s been frustrating to splint (because of the limited choices) and the steroid injections offered moderate and very temporary relief. Getting a referral for a hand surgeon from rheumatologist.

[@VirtualHandCare]

@@pdx_fashionista I have a video with some very effective trigger thumb exercises here- kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKfNq4uObL6Id9U.. Did you catch that one yet?

[@rosemurray4108]

My thumb is triggering but you did not demo any of the exercises for it specifically like the other fingers. Tried to follow but thumbs are positioned a little differently.

[@VirtualHandCare]

@@rosemurray4108 I have a video here specifically for the thumb! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKfNq4uObL6Id9U

[@VirtualHandCare]

Click here for my Trigger Thumb video- kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKfNq4uObL6Id9U

[@aerybeth2023]

thanks, I overused my hand working on a website and my middle finger started catching 2 days ago just a little, now it is catching more this morning. I am trying everything, because I have to play the piano this Sunday! I use my hands for work and this is painful and frustrating! Thanks for the video. Going to ice now!

[@jeanchery7246]

I love the way you teach, you really inspire me and great teaching ❤

[@redbets1]

Terrific video! You are an excellent presenter. I’m a retired hand therapist with trigger finger. I stumbled over your video and decided to watch, wondering if there was anything new in the world of TF treatment. I have now added the web space massage and the isometric exercise to my treatment routine. I can already tell a difference. Old dogs can learn new tricks!

[@VirtualHandCare]

Thank you! That means a lot! 🙌

[@Ghryst]

she's not a presenter, she's an amazon product salesman.

[@alicechadegani55]

I am so happy that you did this vid. It's healing the pain of my trigger finger. Bless you

[@robertjohansen1911]

really enjoyed the presentation. will recommend to others.

[@pamelamoriarity6995]

Thank you! I had a trigger thumb on my left hand that would trigger daily and a trigger middle finger on my right hand that would trigger only occasionally. Your videos helped me cure my trigger thumb completely and now I’ll follow your instructions for treating my finger. Your information given in videos has been so helpful.

[@VirtualHandCare]

Amazing! Keep us updated on occasion!

[@katasue2633]

Omg thank God I've found y all. BC trigger finger and Carole tunnel is not comfy at all.

[@StevenRickard]

So positive to feel that there's something I can do while I wait, inevitably, for a hand specialist appointment.

[@edgardvicente4266]

Thanks a lot even i have not yet met my hand therapists, still your video lessons about virtual hand care helped me a lot to overcome pain and stress !

[@amandaa3713]

You not only give the exerice but also explains why. That is super appreciated by me.

[@VirtualHandCare]

You are sweet! Some people do not like me talking so much or explaining lol!

[@Gazzele00]

I'm glad I found your videos. I just confirmed that what I have been experiencing is TF on the middle finger. My friend had a thumb TF and I remembered so started researching. She had surgery. I do not want to have surgery.

[@LynnHolmes-kf3jg]

You have provided just what I needed - in a way that I can understand and repeat all of your suggested treatments at home. I have a trigger finger on my right hand ring finger. It causes pain at the MIP which extends down the back of my hand.I have been following your suggestions and feel great improvement. Thank you for your great teaching presence, clear voice, well prepared lesson plan as well as providing realistic details on a timeline for healing. As we get older, age can do a lot of damage to our hands. Arthritis is a terrible burden and the accompanying aches and pains are hard to bear on a daily basis. I look forward to future sessions with your postings, leading to increased flexibility and strength. Thank you.

[@katerinasassy]

That massage with open fingers released my trigger immediatly!!thank u!!

[@francesnance9110]

My GP sent me to a hand specialist. They told me there is no cure and he could help with surgery. That is the only option. I am glad that I am watching this video, and I do hope it helps. Thank you!

[@outdooorsman]

I LOVE YOU!!!!i tried alot of stuff people said to do and they all failed till i found you!thank you soooo much! and its only been a little over a week.

[@fireside007]

Hi…What did you do that helps….

[@outdooorsman]

i wore a finger brace for a couple months and stretched my fingers. 1@@fireside007

[@krazedvintagemodel]

Your video showing exercises and taping will help me, since my trigger finger was overlooked by a Physician's Assistant paid for by my employer.

[@chrissymac9174]

Thank you! After splinting and following your exercises a few months ago, my trigger thumb was cured. I now have the same problem with my ring finger on the other hand and I'm sure by following your advice and exercises, this too will be cured 😊

[@altin900]

Thanks. What you said was very hopeful. .

[@johnnyku7917]

interlacing web spacing in between fingers and squeezing both hands tight, helped my middle finger locking and popping problem instantly go away. I use a wok to cook food and my middle finger starts to pop and lock for 7 weeks. after trying your technique my problem went away instantly. Thank you so much, Michelle.

[@VirtualHandCare]

Yes!!! 🙌 you are so welcome!

[@flyingwolf82]

Thanks. Hand specialist I saw last Friday said there are NO exercises for trigger finger. The only treatment is up to 2 cortisone shot and then surgery. And then she gave me some exercises for other hand problems and one of them causes my fingers to trigger - so it sounds like I should stop doing that exercise! I'm hopeful that your exercises will help since I'm only about stage 2.

[@finosuilleabhain7781]

Interesting. What your hand specialist said ties in with stuff I've read, so it would be interesting to hear what Michelle has to say about those other (on the surface, more radical) solutions. I'm not even sure splinting has actually been shown to be efficacious. It's all a bit difficult for the ordinary sufferer to navigate.

[@rdhanie1881]

How about thumb trigger? Can plaese you give a video about how to treatment for thumb trigger?

[@Donlad03]

Thank you for this video! I got trigger finger recently this week, I think because of my work, but I have been looking for things to help. My first thought was a splint, so I am glad I'm on a good track.

[@rosleeabdullah7127]

Very useful for the trigger finger

[@09Youba]

Thank you for your sincere encouragement and treatments. I'm trying all of the exercises.

[@abahkau3036]

Tqvm Michelle. Its been 1 month I had problem wt my right hand ring finger, until i saw yr video. Very useful tips and advice. Regards - Abah 🇲🇾

[@stephenjenkins117]

Thanks, it would also be helpful to hear what activities I need to stop doing.

[@veravoloshin6009]

Interlacing web spaces and squeezing hands tight helped the pain go away in my middle finger ! Not trying to make a fist now… will wait some time and do suggested exercises for my trigger finger. Thank you!!!!!

[@gregshock]

This was a great video! Thankyou. I’ve developed a nasty trigger finger issue with the middle finger of my left hand, just like you show taped up in your video. It’s darn painful, so I really appreciate your instruction.

[@mhoffman11]

So glad you posted on KZbin. I’ve had 2 cortisone shots in my right ring finger. The pain and trigger are coming back. I also notice that it’s a bit painful on the palm side under the finger. I’m going to try your exercises. I’ll also look for a hand surgeon in my HMO. However, I want to avoid surgery if at all possible.

[@cornstar1253]

I'd advise you to avoid surgery.

[@didal1able]

Thanks!

[@VirtualHandCare]

Appreciate the Superthanks!

[@rainbow4x4]

I have been doing a lot of yardwork and now have 1st fingers locking ring, middle & pointer and HURT. Glad I found your video, I plan on starting these tomorrow!! Will keep you posted❤❤

[@VirtualHandCare]

Yes please let us know! Hope they help!

[@rainbow4x4]

@@VirtualHandCare I have been doing the exercise's and have experienced a lot of pain relief. also they are not locking as badly or as much. I did buy a compression glove to help ease some of the burden while doing my outside chores and it also seems to help. So I will continue on with these! thank you again for helping me to become pain free!

[@edwardgh57]

Best hand heath channel on KZbin. Possibly the warmest smile as well.😁

[@VirtualHandCare]

Possibly the best comment too 😉🙏

[@raw1915]

Great advice. Im doing those exercises and it feel so good.

[@hazelbell5834]

I foolwrd your taping video first and now this one. I can feel relief already. I was told I have trigger finger and Dupytren's contracture on the same finger. I think I have somewhat of a mild case but still a bit painful especially after gripping the steering wheel or my landscape tools. Just the taping alone comforted my hand without locking my finger. Thecsurgeon had given me the figure 8 splint which is such a simple, ingenious design however it locks my finger up in a straight position. A relaxed position as been more beneficial. I'm looking forward to seeing how the excercises help. Thank you for all your information and for explaing everything so well. You are helping so many people.

[@omloaii219]

Very helpful, thanks. My trigger is my thumb at the 2 joints . I adjusted your exercises to fit it

[@kayaba8702]

You are fantastic Michelle, thanks for a fruitful presentation . You explained all the exercises so well. My trigger thumb is already better.

[@eleutriagalo886]

Thank you this treatment really helps. Now follow your advice and instruction how to treat my finger. You are my doctor .

[@treetopyoga9193]

I just happened to find this video today. My ring finger is my trigger finger. I found your information to be very helpful, as I followed the exercises that were shown. I really like exercise that uses the ball inside the hand, as well as the pencil between the fingers. I have an appointment with a hand surgeon in a month, but for the moment, these exercises are helpful.

[@marilynboykins3577]

Thanks so glad I ran across your utube channel today I just left a doctor and you told me much more then he did I have the same problem as you have gonna get an ultrasound but you're exercises helped my hand feel better Have a blessed day

[@samjohncola1254]

Thank you this really helped me my middle finger was severely catching but now it is much better. TY

[@sherrielane1602]

I appreciate it all the exercises for the four fingers, but I have trigger finger of the thumb and I didn't see one exercise for that. Would you cover that topic as well

[@ciaciam2594]

Love your knowledge nuggets. Question: any specific level of K.tape?

[@micy9714]

good tip to avoid triggering for 1-2 months while healing.. my dr did not mention this after my injections for right middle finger

[@Margieintelaviv]

Hi.. thanks so much for yor range of eexercise and detailed presentation. It's very important to know what os happening inside the hand to know if it,'s going right. Oi have 3 trigger fingers both middle finger and my right ring finger so I'm doing # 5 interlacing my fingers. Massage would be more effective but my hands get very tired.

[@Leeyon1313]

Hi ! Thanks for the video. I really learnt a couple of new things. I noticed that the pencil exercise causes my finger to still lock. I tried it so many ways. Ironically if it is just to exercise the finger then the splint actually suffices for limited movement. My finger gets really really stiff in the morning but it eases off during the day mostly and comes back when I want to rest. Just started the splint a day ago.

[@kentdiamano435]

Thank you so much for this video. It really helps me a lot . Right now im doing the #5 exercise. God bless

[@marjoriewilliams9659]

Good morning, thank you very much for this demonstration, am having this problem and was awaken by the pain then decided to search and find some solutions, then I made a click and go through with you and I liked the demo

[@nanaylynchannel6778]

Good morning I had middle trigger finger for a month it's painful in the morning I even applied cream .. Thank you for your video I will try to do. Godbless.

[@mikeschifone470]

Thanks Michelle!!! After watching your trigger finger videos, I'm finally on the right track!!!

[@abulhasnat1633]

Thanksand thanks a lot for your video.God bless you.

[@julien4741]

Thank you!! First video that isnt just talking about surgery. Off to buy a splint!

[@rosesponaugle3503]

I'm excited to try these exercises. I've had trigger finger for about a year now. So far, no pain but don't want it to get to that point. Will definitely let you know which of the exercises worked best for me. Thank you so much!

[@RealGoneDame]

How is it now? I'm just starting these exercises after 3 months of not being able to bend my pointer finger without forcing it and it hurts.

[@tessiealabone112]

I found the 3rd exercise with the towel is the most effective exercise, Thank you so much it is so effective.

[@susancanete6533]

Thank you, I try the treatment tip 4 and 5.

[@orisisorisis6946]

Muchas gracias Michelle por tu generosa ayuda. Bendiciones

[@fireside007]

All of them . . . YOU ~ ROCK ! ! 👍🤛😉

[@Jon.A.Scholt]

When I worked part time in the packing dept of a warehouse while in college I developed trigger finger. What worked for me was immobilizing my fingers at the knuckle after I got home from work and while I slept. It took a while but I eventually got to the point where my finger wouldn't catch. The other thing that helped a lot was simply keep my joints warm. Either resting my hands in warm water or, when I was at work, running warm water them in the sink.

[@willchaney8931]

Almost my exact situation. Do you happen to play an instrument?

[@classicguitar4900]

Same situation here, piano 😢

[@themccoolclan5860]

Same here- piano and upright bass.

[@meganmck1473]

Hallelujah! Thank you, thank you, thank you...excellent video!

[@Fabian-ev9zu]

Hi, great information, my tumb is the oen triggering , what i can do about it? please help.

[@Marny5580]

I have been getting worse trigger fingers on both hands ever since last year when my friend bought me an Android phone. My ringer finger on right hand is the one most holding the phone and my index finger left hand is sore and the ring finger on left hand also wanting to trigger. I hold a stylus in my left hand for poking keys and screen on Android held in my right hand. I have been massaging both hands and using hot compresses ... and now watching your videos. I will be doing the facecloth folded. I am ambidextrous so my hands get equal stress. Surprising that after 40 years of working as a statistical typist, I don't have carpal tunnel in either hand! Maybe my fingers are rebelling ... or maybe just the holding and poking of the Android. I will do as many of your exercises ... and report back. Thank you very much! - it does not hurt to type ... 95 wpm with words and 125 wpm with numbers. I'm in my 87th year and do also have arthritis; and have had gout flares in both feet!!!

[@evajasminsabaduquia681]

Is there any development of your trigger finger doing her advise and which one is effective...i've suffered my middle finger in my right hand..please do tell me..

[@williamcartwrightartworks]

These are very good ideas.

[@VirtualHandCare]

Glad you like them!

[@graciailagan]

this helps me a lot, i will do the splint, the cloth, the ball and the pencil, thank you for sharing, I decided not go to surgery.

[@ncangie]

Do you have more exercises for the thumb?

[@hairrum]

What kind of Doctor is best? I am so glad I watched your video!! This happened to me about two weeks ago on left hand naughty finger,it really hurts and I have been doing everything that you said not to do. Pulling it in every direction,opening and closing ,making fist.It completely locks up .Thank you, getting that splint today .❤❤❤❤

[@carolineross6474]

I just added 2 bandage on my index finger and I used a hand massager, there is some relief!!! Thank you!!

[@8Fozzy7]

Thankyou for these videos. I didn't know what was wrong with my hand. The pain was unreal in my middle finger. I made a splint from a finger splint folded open an wrapped/taped to my hand with vet wrap.

[@9greekdancer]

Thank you SO SO much Michelle! I love the Oval 8 splints. So easy. Question: What about passively flexing the DIP/PIP joints with MPs in neutral?

[@VirtualHandCare]

Yes! Passive is a must to keep the finger from getting too stiff.

[@sangeetaarora9972]

Thank you for the very helpful video. How do I go about the isometric tension for my left thumb. I am in stage 4, but dont want to get surgery, will it get flexible without surgery

[@roshanbaseriya3346]

Extremely happy with this helpfull video.. ur too good 👍

[@Prof.anand007]

Great i feel more relaxing Thanks so much Michell

[@donnasven4433]

I tried everything and ended up taking a foam roller , spit it and just taped around for size. No tape going down, no uncomfortable hard splint. It worked great!

[@waldorfmartialarts8320]

I interlaced my fingers and got immediate results. Thank you!❤

[@VirtualHandCare]

Wonderful!

[@karlawong9058]

Thanks, I will start doing the exercises today¡

[@inderjeetkaur9171]

Fantastic video

[@juliefizpatrick513]

Can you show more for the thumb please😊🙏

[@debbiesmith2207]

Thank you so much. In the absence of a brace your video gave me the idea to cut the fingers out of an old glove and place a ball in my palm to prevent me from making a fist and triggering my ring finger. I have a 3 month old Golden Retriever puppy and teaching him to walk has become a triggering nightmare! This way I can firmly hold the leash without triggering my fingers.

[@hansaparmar560]

🎉Thank you ❤ I am definitely going to try 🎉

[@Smileysdpt]

Thank you Michelle for a God Exercises explain by you Thank you Soo Much 👍

[@csu-bung4042]

Thank you so much. The exercise tips 3-5 were extremely helpful for my trigger thumb. I had elbow replacement in January 2021 and for maintenance went to a chiropractor in my new location for scar tissue reduction treatment after moving out of state. Sadly in the process the chiropractor activated thumb irritation causing my thumb to trigger. I had left the state and suffering for 3 months as I was unable to follow up with the chiropractor or my original hand care providers. I did manage a break when I was able to return to my original occupational therapist during a quick visit back to my original location where I had the surgery. (Sadly I had moved out of state and was unable to follow up on the problem with my original physician and therapist who are awesome hand specialists). Your exercise tips 3-5 relieved the pain immediately. I am so very thankful to you for providing these exercises online. Thank you again for your very clear and professional presentation on these exercise tips.

[@katasue2633]

Your God sent. Truly this is a miracle

[@jeannejones2869]

Could you possibly do a video on post op trigger finger release surgery exercises(past the 2 week post op date)?

[@shaec3405]

Wow. Literally doing the stretch on a naked finger along with you.. . Which is severely inflamed today. And oh my God it's helping! ❤

[@walterwong1847]

Can you advise what not to do? Can l continue to play golf? Thanks in advance. Doing those exercise has relieved the pain.

[@gudgudi_jokes]

Great video, thank you very much Michelle

[@meenaaggarwal7721]

Thanku so much for the exercise

[@komangayumegaputri8358]

Terima kasih dokter. Semoga dengan adanya latihan ini penyakit trigger finger saya hilang dan kembali normal. Thank you doctor. Hopefully with this exercise my trigger finger disease will disappear and return to normal.

[@judithedwards8536]

I've been following along on several of your videos for trigger finger of the ring finger on my dominant hand. I believe they are helping. A few days ago, however, my PCP sent me for hand x-rays, and I was diagnosed with erosive arthritis, so now two different issues or most likely related? I can't get an appointment with a hand specialist for about two months. I plan to continue with the trigger finger exercises, since I think they can only help. I'm going to look for more of your videos to see if there's a connection between the two conditions.

[@BitCoin-nj8kw]

Very Useful tips. Thank you Dear

[@candicehowell2066]

Hi, gr8 help, love your video. I get nice relief sleeping w splint at night on trigger finger, middle. I wear the neoprene type finger sleeve. Very comfortable. Light, keeps swelling down and I wake up without vent finger ir pain

[@raulmarmolejo4791]

I LOVE YOU! YOU REALLY SOLVE MY PROBLEM! THANKS IT WORKS

[@markj.l.mattheiss1508]

Should I do the stretching exercises right away or after resting the finger for days/weeks?

[@aztai]

Thank you very much for your generous advices. I just found them, after I had a surgery a month ago. My finger still triggers, less but still does. I think I will try to do the exercices you recommend, even if I had this surgery, what do you think? I must say that I was doing a few things you firmly recommend NOT to do to try to recover. So, thank you again for your videos.

[@josebakano]

WOW, great video!! what a difference treatment number three made for me. I tried it and my ring finger is now more relaxed. I will continue all exercises until up to 8 weeks and see if it goes away. Thank you Michelle you are the best @Vitualhandcare

[@VirtualHandCare]

That's great! Keep us posted how it goes!

[@Denise_Suzanne]

I've been suffering with trigger finger on both thumbs for over 6 months. I never knew it would be as detrimental and painful as it is. I've cried from the pain. I've had a cortisone injection, and it didn't help at all. Now on to surgery on April 6th. I will try these exercises first. Thank you

[@ncangie]

How did surgery go?

[@Denise_Suzanne]

@Angela H it didn't, and I am miserable. My doctor (hand surgeon) was in network for my insurance, but the only place he performed the surgery at was not in network. I found out only 2 days before I was supposed to have the surgery. Now I need to find a hand surgeon that can perform the procedure at a hospital that is covered my my very expensive and private insurance. 😭 Are you suffering from this?

[@ncangie]

@@Denise_Suzanne Yes. My right thumb is constantly bent, or popping in and out of place. It's now painful. I'm actually going to a hand surgeon today.

[@Denise_Suzanne]

@@ncangie the doctor will likely suggest a cortisone injection. I hope it works for you

[@ncangie]

@@Denise_Suzanne I saw two Doctors today and yes they offered an injection, but also said I'd more than likely still need surgery. I'm going to talk to a anesthesiologist in two weeks to see if they are OK with getting the surgery being I have several issues after Covid.

[@nunofyourbizness5975]

How do you tape for thumb? Also, how do you stretch the thumb?

[@tohirahalweny6081]

Very helpful

[@Simbas_papa]

Thanks for the tips. I will start doing those exercise as i have done medication and two shots of steroid on my ring finger in the last one year but the problem has not dissapeared totally. I hope this will help.

[@pallavimalgaonkar2452]

Thanks Doctor!!❤❤ I used it for my thumb..and really I got relaxed! Now daily I will do these exercises!!❤ Thanks again from India!!❤

[@salimufari]

I do a lot of rope & large cable pulling in my profession. Is there a good movement or self care to reduce strain & inflammation in the forearm? I've been putting a 3-4 inch long rubber band & flexing the anterior to oppose the contraction in question. This has helped a lot but I was wondering if there was a better recommendation.

[@GLOCKDPLUSFlowriders]

OMG! All of them help! Thank you, thank you, thank you. You explain everything so well and eloquently.

[@VirtualHandCare]

You're very welcome!

[@lucyyingmin]

It is a nice video, thank you for sharing those five steps! I am wondering if I continue doing those exercise, should I avoid surgery?

[@liana6835]

thank you so mush I didn't even now what was a trigger finger