Top 3 Trigger Thumb Exercises

[@VirtualHandCare]

Here are a few of my Top 3 Trigger Thumb Exercises! 🙌 👍 Please let me know in the comments below how these worked out for you. Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so I can see all your COMMENTS! 🙏You can find the Oval-8 rings on my online store or on Amazon. Here are some links that may help- Oval-8 Ring shown in video- virtualhandcare.com/store/#!/Oval-8%C2%AE-Finger-Splints/p/611653017 (Size correlates to ring size). Or get on Amazon- (pack of 3 size 6,7,8) amzn.to/3iCtUsi *I recommend getting 2-3 sizes to accomodate for normal finger or thumb swelling. Always make sure you size your finger/thumb according to instructions.

[@hockinghillsalive3624]

This has been such a pain in the butt, and I'm hoping your techniques help me. Watching the video I was very distracted by your hair. It's nice. 😅 Thank you, for the info!

[@menkasingh441]

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[@patriciahernandez5917]

I bought the splint last night and it was a huge difference. Thanks a lot. I also started with the exercises and I hope them work. 😊. Thanks. What do you think about using ice,heat , arnica gel and pellets ? Let me know your opinion please.

[@tammymcguire6239]

Where can I get an oval eight?

[@VirtualHandCare]

@@tammymcguire6239 You can find it here- store4881025.ecwid.com/?a_aid=56c3a863adf41#!/Oval-8%C2%AE-Combo-Pack/p/396826612 or a few sizes here- amzn.to/3iCtUsi

[@Bhidalgo14]

I’m on the wait list for surgery since it got so bad that throughout the day it kept locking and very painful. I started doing these exercises 3 days ago and I’m not making this up. All pain gone, no locking. I will see how it goes and maybe cancel surgery. Thank you so much for uploading g this.

[@VirtualHandCare]

🙌🥳

[@monember2722]

Do you mind telling if you ever got surgery?

[@infecti0uss]

Fun fact: cold laser therapy will fix any stuck fingers, tendonitis, get rid of inflammation from arthritis, etc. I swear by it and I’m so glad I tried it on day. I’m investing in an at home device as I have rheumatoid arthritis. I came to this video as my thumb is in pain and can’t make it into my chiropractor’s office for laser and waiting for my laser in the mail.

[@maheenkhan739]

​@@infecti0uss .

[@helenadair8688]

@@infecti0uss I have RA also. Where did you get the cold laser treatment

[@lisalu910]

A+, thank you! A month ago I had severe trigger thumb. I almost couldn't bend it at all, and if I did, I had to use my other hand to manually unbend it with a painful POP that brought tears to my eyes. The base of my thumb was tender and painful. I went to a hand specialist who offered me a cortisone shot (I declined!) and prescribed four weeks of physical therapy 3X/week (which I can't afford, I don't have coverage for that.) I decided to do my own PT, and I found this video. I wore my thumb brace night and day, and did all these exercises 2X/day. I also added a few more, like stretching out my fingers against a rubber band, and massaging the base of my thumb. As the joint gradually improved, I would manually bend and unbend it as far as it could go without popping (a little more each week but I never forced it.) Once a day I did the exercises with my hand underwater while I was in warm epsom salt bath. As of today, I can bend and unbend my thumb without pain or catching. I have only the very slightest pop when I unbend it, so I'm still doing the exercises and being careful, but I have my range of motion back and can use my thumb normally again. I saved $1000 in physical therapy and got the same results!

[@Nemesis.17]

Does Mild Trigger Thumb Needs A Surgery ?

[@Selfcarechat]

That's amazing. So happy to hear this. I'm in so much pain and have a little lump at the base, I can hardly touch it. I'm hoping mine gets better with these exercises. (3 weeks so far, not much luck) :( Thanks for sharing

[@bkakakeway]

​@@Selfcarechatdo you have a thumb splint? Make sure to use that. They really help.

[@bkakakeway]

Yeah, make sure to never force your thumb back into place! You can really injure it. I was taught to rub your other thumb at the base of your trigger thumb for several minutes, like your said. But Never force Your thumb if it gets stuck. Just leave it alone. Stay calm and relax. In time when you moving around doing stuff, it will release on its own and with the rubbing. Those splints are so helpful! Glad to hear tho your getting better!!🎉

[@sandyschmidt5508]

Thank you so much! I did these exercises regularly for about 6 weeks and now have complete mobility of my left thumb, with no triggering or catching whatsoever. This video was a God send!

[@RanTausi]

Ohh God I have this left thumb trigger as well. starting the exercise. Thanks

[@ojb1044]

Thank you!!! My specialist said that mine thumb is now the only one in 30 years that he has seen get better! All the others got the little quick operation with local anaesthetic. I will wait the full 6 weeks and see how things are.

[@shannonb7449]

It took 3 whole months but I am now trigger-free. So grateful for your video! Thank you!

[@natairmoreira]

I started these exercises 4 days ago and have 50% improvement in my thumb. These exercises really work.

[@VirtualHandCare]

This is really great news! Thanks for sharing!

[@archanahazarika1064]

I have been having right thumb finger pain with heavy stiffness for 6 months. Seeing your videos I practice exercises . Now all pain gone . Now I can hold glass, cups, typing without any locking. Thanks for sharing .

[@vickiewallace2130]

My thumb is completely locked! I’ve done the exercises twice. I haven’t tried to bend it but it feels so much better! Thank you so much for sharing this!!!

[@susanwood7502]

The last 2 days I couldn't even bend my right thumb without being in excruciating pain. So I started looking for exercises to help and I so glad I came across your video...Right at this moment after doing those 3 exercises I can move my thumb without bringing tears to my eyes. Thanks...

[@chrislim7361]

Thanks for your video! I start the exercise and I do it 2 to 3 times a day since two weeks ago. My trigger thumb has a lot of improvement. This is my second time got trigger thumb and I had the pain for 4 months. Doctor does not allow for injection anymore as I already had once and he send me home and want me to do exercise. I have been watching countless KZbin video, doesn’t help until I found your video, I believe I can recover if I continue with the exercise, thanks again!

[@chrislim7361]

It has been 2 months since I came across this video and my trigger thumb has improved tremendously and almost can be considered as fully recovered. Thanks again!

[@azanshamasofficial2076]

bro your thumb was dislocated ? my thumb is dislocated 14 day before now my stiches is open and my thumb is straigh not moved i am very upset

[@sabrinaandbenji1390]

@@azanshamasofficial2076 no it was not dislocated..it was trigger thumb which is completely different than dislocation.

[@markking4361]

Oval 8 and already seeing relief relief for that and now starting exercises. 1 week in and already seeing results. Thanks so much.

[@DeeDee-yz9ku]

Thanks for the help! My Oval 8 came yesterday! I love it! I can leave it on all day and wash my hand with it on. My home made splint was helpful, but I had to take it off to work in the kitchen. While I had it off, I away hurt my thumb. I am all so doing the exercises, and I am hopefully.

[@DawnaRo]

These exercises WORK! It took almost 2 months, but it did work. I bought the oval 8 and a warning. You WILL lose it at some point unless you tape it to your thumb. 3 years later I'm now having trigger finger of my right pointer finger, so I'm back for more exercises and I just ordered more oval 8's because my thumb one doesn't fit my pointer.

[@beckypearman5301]

Hi Michelle, just letting you know that this worked for me! I had determined through your video I was probably in stage two of trigger thumb on April 10th. After I had been to see a surgeon who wanted to do surgery, I found your video. I borrowed a too-large oval 8 the next day and taped it up until my correct size came in. I faithfully did your exercises and wore my brace for six weeks. During the last week I could tell the thumb was not going to trigger anymore. Now July 17th, I have been trigger free for a couple months. Only sign of anything is knuckle stiffness and it can get fatigued or "strained" when I over-use it. Thank YOU so much for helping me be proactive and heal myself without surgery!

[@photobizniz]

What a great companion reference video to the Virtual Hand Care online appointment I had with you! This is very helpful and it helps me understand how to do these isometric stretches correctly! Just following along as you did the exercises really helped my trigger thumb! Thank you for the work you put into these videos and for sharing such invaluable information! You are making the world a better place!

[@VirtualHandCare]

Aw thank you Randy! Greatly appreciated 👍🙌

[@stevek9104]

How do I get a virtual appointment?

[@dougsteele196]

Thank you so much , I was really fearful of the getting a needle in my thumb or even worse , surgery. After 2 weeks of stretching and exercising my thumb is back to about 80% movement. Once again THANK YOU.

[@M.C.Blackwell]

Doug Steele, I got the shot of cortisone in my thumb for trigger finger and you were smart not to get it because it hurt so much during and after the shot I felt ill for days from the pain. I'm glad these exercises worked for you and I'll try them

[@LynnDunn-bx4ji]

Thank you. I purchased the oval 8 yesterday and now doing the trigger thumb exercises. It's been 4 weeks and my thumb was getting stiff. My thumb is now relaxing and now I need to get the bend back your exercises.

[@Colorpockit]

I love the oval 8 splint because it allows me to still get things done without my thumb triggering, but I feel like it is giving me some nerve damage on the outside edge of my thumb, so I stopped wearing it as much. Love the exercises you showed and will give them a try.

[@gaiaor9163]

I started with your exercises and recommendations 24 hours ago and I am already feeling relief.

[@MothGirl007]

Same!

[@jeanmader2302]

My trigger thumb began just recently, with popping in the morning, upon awakening. NO PAIN. I could feel the pop, but not hear it., but when I asked my husband to hold the joint gently, he could feel the pop. I just told myself a few months ago, that I should get two pot holders to get things out of the oven. I now get two, but, or of course I have to reverse this pop. I will try these exercises because the pain has been present just since yesterday, and I feel this is the first stages. At 77, I rarely suffer from ANY hand issues which is very surprising to me, because my hands are constantly busy, especially with cooking. My diet has always included lots of collagen from food. That may be the only reason I have had pain free hands. Thank you for the video.

[@ambercole2160]

Thank you for those three exercises I’ve been doing them three/four times a day for a week and wearing a splint/strapping and my thumb has really improved.

[@VirtualHandCare]

You are welcome. This is great to hear!👍

[@Newcomb-DigitalMarketing]

I had never heard of trigger finger before researching what was going on with my thumb. I searched for PT options, and yours is the best I found. I ordered figure-8 splints yesterday, and they will arrive this morning-any minute now. THANKS!!!

[@roseharrington2954]

Michelle, Thank you. A specialist said I couldn't heal my trigger thumb without a cortisone shot and possible surgery. I aggressively disagreed. I found you on UTUBE. In 24 jours I ordered the oval eight and taped up my thumb. I have been doing the 3 exercises above and have experienced relief. I use a small ball too which I came across in another youtube video you posted for Trigger fingers! Thank you so much for your easy-to-follow advice!

[@VirtualHandCare]

You are welcome! I am glad you are being proactive!! 👍

[@pauls6679]

I just wanted to say thank you. I developed trigger thumb about 6 months ago or so. Diagnosed 2 months ago, scheduled Dr appt for shot when I found you. I postponed the Dr and ordered the oval 8 -3 pack of different sizes, ( really important because some days my thumb would swell up) and did the exercises. 2 months later, no trigger thumb. I still wear the oval 8 when I sleep and sometimes during the day and still do some stretching but I just wanted to thank you for the help it really worked!!

[@VirtualHandCare]

So happy to hear this! 👍👍👍 You are welcome!

[@mc526]

Thank you! This is so helpful. My thumb has been popping for a couple of week, with very little pain. I've been taping it and wearing an Oval 8 splint and it for almost 2 weeks, and it hasn't gotten worse. I'm hoping these exercises will help it get better. It's good to know the timeline you recommend as well.

[@softailpatti9522]

My right thumb caused me extreme pain, so I was taping it straight and avoiding the thumb completely. After just a few days of doing these exercises the thumb joint moves without pain or snapping open or shut! Very easy exercise to do, with great reward. Thank you for this wonderful explanation and solution, for me!

[@HeySay3]

Did your trigger thumb come back?

[@moniquer8051]

I started wearing the oval 8 splint in February. I’ve worn it almost 24 hours a day. My thumb seems to have finally healed. It has been very stiff since removing the oval 8, probably because I didn’t exercise it enough. I will say, I feel so much better. Your method truly works. I have been doing epsom salt soaks for the stiffness.

[@deeann9750]

Where did you buy the oval eight?

[@tommartin1609]

​@@deeann9750I just ordered some from Amazon. You need to measure your thumb joint first to figure out which size you'll need.

[@sabhunt07]

Found mine online Wal-mart@@deeann9750

[@agneslibres8222]

I suffer thumb trigger finger,i did the excercises u shared and it helps my thumb relax.thank you i will do it again.i still suffer the pain thanks for the advise not to click,i will not do it again bcoz so much pain it really hurts.i will share your video thank you im from Philippines.😊❤️

[@DD_2022-h4t]

These exercises are very helpful, thank you so much for sharing! I can feel a difference already! And the oval 8 splints are wonderful at keeping my thumb straight so I won't be in pain when it catches/gets stuck throughout the day!

[@amabellewong6213]

Thank u so much for the trigger thumb exercise. My Trigger Thumb have a 95% improvement for 2 months and a half months now. It is still on the healing stage. I still use the band aid as a splint every night. I thought I would have undergo an operation. But Save a lot of money and the pain I would have undergone if I did not watch this Video.

[@M.C.Blackwell]

Thank you so much for these exercises and there's a lot of good reviews here so I feel very hopeful they'll work for me. I couldn't bend my right thumb and was diagnosed with trigger finger and got the cortisone shot which was so painful that I'll never do it again. Hopefully I'll write back in a couple weeks and have some good results. Thank you so much

[@patriciahernandez5917]

Did the exercises help you ? Please let me know

[@amritachaudhuri2287]

Pl review

[@neelubhere]

I don't usually comment, but I have had trigger thumb for 3 weeks with no relief. 😢 having just had an xray, am waiting for results as its been extremely painful. You're exercises have helped the pain so much, and I wanted to say a huge thank you. For anyone in pain, you are a God send.

[@guildwoman]

I got the oval 8’s and now working on the exercise. 🙏🏻🙏🏻 this works!!

[@susanlee8242]

Thank you for sharing. I was diagnosed with trigger thumb and I followed steps by steps. My thumb is now getting better in less than a week. Thank you so much❤👍🏻 thumb up😊

[@valerieleetham2366]

Great video-wish I would have known this 3 years ago. I had trigger finger on both thumbs and ended up having the medical procedure to release it. My thumbs do not feel the same and it is bothersome.

[@photobizniz]

That's what prompted me to schedule an appointment with Michelle. Cortisone shots and surgery were recommended and I wanted to see if there was any way to resolve this without resorting to those options. Michelle has been wonderful in providing the education and path to recovery. My fear is that even after surgery I would still be having issues or it would feel different because surgery is a permanent procedure.

[@zehrazaidi377]

Very informative video I am suffering from my trigger thumb few days back and your video helped me alot stay happy thankyou God bless you

[@ceciliachouinard6008]

Hi! Im Cecilia a senior in my seventies and I'm having trouble with my thumbs specially my left side I ignored it for a long time and did my daily activities with pain and stuffed thumb! Now I'm starting now to follow through with you today Dec the second after months of procrastination! I got the trigger thumb that I bought and hardly used it! Now I'm starting your recommendation and exercise I had a bad left shoulder also! You're great is giving me some hope and optimism thank you so much and may God Bless you!!! Cecilia

[@brendabryant6347]

It actually felt good as I was doing these. I will definitely keep it up. Thank you so much. 👍😁

[@PixieyDust]

I got trigger thumb from the way I hold my drawing pad. I was in agony and scared. I looked up why my thumb knuckle got so swollen and locked up to where I had to physically pop it back and that hurt soooo bad! I watched your video and did the exercises, I couldn't buy a brace, didn't have the money. So I worked hard on not bending it. After a couple of days, it felt a tiny bit better so I wanted to keep doing them while waiting for my pain doc appt. I did them exactly how you suggested for two months. It helped so much my Dr said keep doing them and see where you are in two months. Thank you so much! I can almost bend it on my own, but not quite there, the knuckle might have arthritis in it but it hardly locks up on its own now. Thank you again!

[@jerrimills-whitaker7185]

Girl, Thank you so much. I’m scheduled for surgery in January if this works No surgery for me👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽I’m a Type1 and this hand is my right hand thumb. Dominant hand. Trigger finger are really messed up my left hand. So lets see if this works❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@FroggyFrogRibbit]

After just trying these exercises just once, I immediately felt relief! I will continue to do these and wear my splint. Thank you for the video!!

[@VirtualHandCare]

You're so welcome!

[@faithxvoid]

Thank you for posting this. My thumb started popping at the tip about a month ago. My first searches immediately told me it was trigger thumb, but they all also said I need surgery. I've been slabbed up in a splint or taped, but about once I week I do something dumb and pop it. That ring looks perfect! It's also nice to have exercises to do to help. I hoped I could find a solution like this as I used exercises to repair my tendonitis in my wrist.

[@VirtualHandCare]

You are welcome! 👍

[@N.E.U.R.O]

would love an update, I'm very scared

[@radolfkalis4041]

Just doing as you were doing during the length of this vid gave me relief. I was able to actually straighten my thumb freely with no pain. It did not last long, but I have hope that continuing to do this will make it better. Thank you!

[@HeySay3]

Does your trigger thumb keep coming back ?

[@vahidmoradi6149]

I had this problem at least for three months. My trigger finger 100% improved in three days after I did these practices.

[@VirtualHandCare]

Fantastic! 💪

[@mavischeng7895]

This is very encouraging. I have this problem for 3 months and I am going to start doing these exercise now to see if there is any improvement. Thanks!

[@rishitlakhani9867]

@mavis - how was your result?

[@normajidahmohamedlop5828]

Thank you so much for the video,will try to do the exercises as deligently as possible. Started getting trigger thumb about a month ago, and yes, it's so frustrating when you cannot get your work done properly!!😂😂

[@lorriantioch6907]

These thumb exercises enabled me to avoid surgery. I did surgery on my middle finger a few years ago. I am so grateful I did not have to do it again!!!!

[@VirtualHandCare]

What??!!! That’s wonderful news!!

[@airbornkid245]

So, Lori Antioch, your trigger thumb is completely healed? Without surgery?

[@mozizo11]

diagnosed with trigger thumb , and just did a cortisol injection today to the thumb tendon and have it worst and swelling a little (its a known side effect for 2 days) i actually asked my doctor if i need this injection and he recommended it.. now i watch this video and realize there are exercises and physical therapy for this trigger thumb issue, that maybe takes longer to heal but i don't mind . hope i didn't make a mistake with the injection . anyway ill try those exercises in few days when the swelling goes Thanks for the videos 👍 (thumb up Hahaha)

[@veronicaoliveiro6367]

Got a shock waking up to a triggered thumb this morning. Both my hands had underwent carpel tunnel syndrome surgeries recently (one in Feb and one just 2 weeks ago) and i read online these may be what is causing the TF. Will get a splint soon and try out your exercises, thank you for the knowledge imparted.

[@tamianderson1982]

I had the same issue. Two days after I was diagnosed with carpal tunnel I woke up with trigger thumbs.

[@loubino18]

Thank you - so much better explained than from my Orthopedic surgeon! He actually said to use it so it would pop a few times a day so it didn't lock up, vs. your advice to ensure it didn't trigger - I trust you! :)

[@lyndalee9396]

I have been in pain on and off for several months and had no idea what was wrong with my thumb! A chiropractor said he could fix it in one visit but the pain would be the worst pain I ever felt and I have given birth twice! That did not resonate with me. I researched trigger thumb and your videos popped up. I ordered the oval 8 (I have a velcro wrist/thumb brace but have not been consistent in wearing it) and have been practicing your 3 exercises today...day one. I will follow this for the next 4-6 weeks and hopefully my thumb will be healed. Thank you so much for this information.

[@mariellemeil2366]

How are you now? Thumb all good?

[@sheilawilson1449]

I’m in a oval 8 until December 16 , pain has lessened but the thumb has become stiffened straight . I’m hoping it will heal enough to get the use back , I’m gonna try to do these excercise as well !

[@infinityboom1842]

Did it heal?

[@dianelear8227]

just head from the dr. I have trigger thumb on right hand. I followed these exercises. She recommended a cortizone shot inside the joint. I don't think the idea of me being a teacher writing all day long for 20 years sunk in. I didn't even get a brace.? So thank you for excercises. This was more helpful than my appointment at the office this morning!

[@musicantd]

Just what I needed, thank you! I started watching this video and went looking for the Oval 8 I got for the trigger finger on middle finger of opposite hand a couple years ago. It fits, hurrah! My thumb trigger (pinky too, but it's not as bad) started immediately after I had endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery on my left hand, now 4 weeks ago. I wasn't shocked because I had read that this can happen. The info said they don't understand the association! Anyway, I figure your trigger finger exercises and stretches are just what I need. My cousin (an M.D.) said that surgery can fix trigger finger, but I am hoping to fix these the "conservative" way.

[@pinacolada365]

Although my situation is not extreme, I found this video because I am having steadily increasing pain and uselessness in my thumb --something I didn't know happens. As I followed the video instructions, I felt tingling up into my elbow sort of the same as when I workout an unused muscle. I will keep up with this and hopefully see a decrease in pain over time. I have done other hand exercises for mouse hand to stay ahead of it but I guess I never considered the thumb would need a workout too. I wonder what other body parts will announce themselves in need of tlc as I age. Bring it on. Thanks for creating this video it was easy to understand and follow. ❤

[@viridiangreen8259]

I have the splint and the exercises and yes diagnostic - thank you - also purchased a round "ice ball" maker for cold therapy

[@VirtualHandCare]

Thank you for the Superthanks!

[@GeorginaMerris]

Thank you for giving me the answer to the pain I have in my thumb. I have had X-rays , scans, and cortisone injections. Still have pain. I will do those exercises. Again, thank you . Georgie

[@user-bv9bo7vu5n]

Thanks so much for sharing these tips on exercising trigger thumb. I’ve watched your video 3-5 times and used three of the techniques you demonstrated. It’s helping me so thanks again. 👍🏽

[@steviethamanda9697]

I will try this exercise, coz i have been suffering for trigger finger since April and a doctor told me that i should go for operation. But before that i will do those exercises. Thanks for your video

[@ManjitKaurRuprai]

I woke up to a pain in my thumb 2 weeks ago. I thought it would pass. I didn’t even know such a condition existed! I had to Google it and was shocked! I don’t like doctors and to be honest the state of the healthcare system in the UK I’ll be lucky to get seen! I’m trying these exercises. Already feel relief after doing this the once! Thank you 😊 I hope this thing corrects over time 🙏🏽 Update: 3 weeks in of doing all of these I am getting better. My finger isn’t locking but I am still doing the exercises as a caution. Thank you ❤

[@aetzag5448]

Im going to start doing these exercises. My thumb is locking since I started going to the gym. It's very painful in the mornings when I wake up. It gets better, almost lock free for some time during the day. But it comes back next day.

[@Hiiiinxjdbdbdidndn]

Thank you soo much ♡, i got it after i got an injection on my right hand and my hand was covered with a tight cloth for like 1 to 3 days(when i was 5 to 7 and im now 13), thats how it ended up getting it , im really used to it but i hope it goes back to normal , i tried to unbend my thumb but it becomes straight and cant move backwards like a normal finger, and it makes a sound when i bend it back, but it works like a normal thumb, just bent, i was hoping it would become normal in a few days but i still have it (it could be the reason why i remember always writing slower than my classmates) and....☆Thank you sooooo much for this video!!!☆

[@mariviccasana9809]

Blessed day to you Ma'am, thank you so much for sharing this video , it's helps a lot for my trigger thumb. God bless you and your family 🙏❤️

[@rocee1140]

did it help?

[@bradgriffiths9120]

I was totally thinking this would never work. Did these exercises and it nearly completely stopped the snapping of my left thumb! I will do these daily to see if it can stop the snapping all together

[@chronosage561]

Your video has allowed me to keep working while I wait for the doctors. I was in so much pain before. Thank you.

[@VirtualHandCare]

That's wonderful!! If this video helped, then you'll LOVE my new program Unlocked: Fix your Trigger Finger or Trigger Thumb Troubles to learn what else you can be doing to stop the triggering- virtualhandcare.com/fix-trigger-finger-and-trigger-thumb/

[@amelitarasing9528]

thank you for this thump exercise, now am suffering this pain in my fingers very pain when i get up in the morning

[@maybellemandi1914]

Same here 😢

[@kirthipremadasa3067]

Thank you. The oval 8 is a great idea and i have been using it for a week. Helps to get everyday work done without the thumb snapping

[@jeffloflin6316]

Fell twice during a trail race in June, sprained my wrist/hand badly. Just getting full range of motion back but noticed my thumb starting to click. Looking forward to trying the exercises.

[@donnadavid6123]

I am AMAZED! I started having “clicking” of my left thumb 3 months ago. (Luckily I’m right-hand dominant) This progressed to the point where I have been unable to bend my thumb within the last month without clicking hard and pain…and literally looking at my thumb and telling my brain to bend it…very hard to do! (I’m sure others may understand this) If I use my other hand to bend the top joint of my thumb, no problem or pain. So basically, my thumb is kind of stuck in a straight position. I swear on my life that I only did your instructions once…and only following the video, not even doing the reps you suggested (yet!) and I can ALREADY bend my thumb without pain or brain hesitation! I’m blown away! (But I need to stop bending it like crazy in excitement & let it rest!) I do have another question…and maybe you have another video addressing this? …I have dealt with carpal tunnel issues for many years, especially in my dominant right hand -comes/goes-I wear a full night brace now that has been a game changer but this past summer I also developed numbness in my left thumb tip and middle finger tip that is consistent 24/7. Any suggestions for this? Thank u so much!

[@VirtualHandCare]

I have lots of resources! These 2 are great for carpal tunnel prevention- kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKPRpJ-Kjs53q7s and kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGO6kmWHhbqSgas. And my Unlocked program shows you how to stop the triggering- virtualhandcare.com/fix-trigger-finger-and-trigger-thumb/. And yes you don't want to keep 'checking' it! 😄

[@sonnybanaag3768]

will play this video several times to make sure I do all 3 exercises correctly, The Oval 8 splints just came in. I have everything I need to start my therapy. Thank you for all the content. Will keep you posted in a couple of days.

[@clipsahoy1]

Hi! Hope you are ready for an update, plz

[@susankiley3101]

Thank you soooo much for this great video! I've been suffering for a few months with trigger thumb and finally saw a hand specialist a few weeks ago who recommended an Nsaid gel. This provided little relief and I wanted to try some sort of PT before getting an injection or surgery. After doing your exercises just once, my pain and stiffness went away. My oval 8 splint arrived today, so I'm going to continue with your advise to do these exercises a few times a day and wear the splint for the next 4-6 weeks. Great job!

[@sanlaurel6837]

Thank u for the video and tips! It works and i dont fell the the pain while doing it!

[@dianelear8227]

I just started using your video today and clearly had a great amount of catching/triggering during it. I heard you say that I shouldn't have any at all. And I did. But maybe I am new to it.

[@Imagoodn]

Hi! Thank you for your incredibly helpful videos. I recently was diagnosed with grade 2 trigger thumb and received a cortisone injection 7 weeks ago. Unfortunately, unlike the completely successful injection I had for a grade 2 trigger finger about 10 years ago, this one made no difference at all. On the day I got the injection, I asked the office OT (who makes custom splints and runs people through their post hand surgery paces) if she could suggest any exercises; she handed me a few printed pages with general exercises for hand stretches. My orthopedic doc jumps to surgery pretty quickly, and I'd like to delay or even avoid that if possible. For the next 6 weeks, I am going to religiously follow your suggested exercises and wear an Oval 8 splint. Can/should I wear the splint at night? My brain says "absolutely!" but I figure I ought to check with the one who actually knows! Thanks again for your wonderful KZbin channel.

[@N.E.U.R.O]

Would love an update

[@josephtaylor5909]

Ok so I'm pretty amazed right now I literally did all the exercises while first seeing this video and these work! I recently got the trigger thumb like a month now and it's been scary, annoying and painful so yeah when I'm not a work I don't straighten it and it hurts less, but as she even said now when I need it straight sometimes to grasp things at work it pops and hurts more. So to everyone out there my pain level and fixation is a #2 on her scale and so I'm not to bad off also the #3 exercise is a huge winner for me also immediately after doing like 10 slow reps of it my thumb could straighten without pain slowly and that's a huge improvement I hate being injured or feeling worn out. Thanks a ton for this video now I do need to obtain that thumb brace though so good luck to all others with this issue👍

[@lynnssquad51]

thank you so much ! I have not been diagnosed with trigger finger yet, but I will see my doctor about it. I like the splints and will ask about those. Very helpful video !

[@tammy1190]

Great easy to understand exercises. I have been on crutches for almost 32 years. My hand hurt last week so I squeezed it , the thumb, it popped and now it is triggering mostly in am and at night. It seems to be better in day time so I'm hoping exercises and oval 8 are my answer. I may add CBD in for inflammation. I have heard great things about it working for inflammation. Thank you for !!!!

[@guildwoman]

I am healing!!! Told by hand surgeon and orthopedic doctor I needed surgery. I listened to your video in mid September and purchased a set of the oval eights and started end of September. Over the past few days while exercising noticed my thumb is functioning. I am still taking care using splint and exercising so how do I transition from the splints?

[@maryrobinson3464]

I had a steroid injection for the first time I had trigger thumb.This 2nd time I did these exercises faithfully for 7 weeks and they worked .Almost pain free now with only occasional trigger.I am a golfer so tape the thumb when I play.Thank you so much for sharing this video

[@VirtualHandCare]

This is great news! You are so welcome! 👍

[@michellegates7083]

Thank you for your generosity ✨🌈✨💖✨💫✨

[@TheTMontgomery]

First exercise was wonderful gave me almost instant relief. Will try to do 3 times a day and hope it settles

[@VirtualHandCare]

Wonderful!

[@blessedbeliever8725]

Wow….this video is awesome…..your presentation is awesome…..I am excited to get my thumb back to 100% good health. These exercises look so spot on. Thanks again….blessings….BB

[@VirtualHandCare]

You are welcome! Appreciate it!

[@khangaming9180]

Iam from india cant even able to lift my thumb in few my thumb is completely moving thank you very much I hope you will do much good vedious in future love mam from india ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@garylivingston9052]

Thanks, i had the release surgery on my left thumb 6 years ago, now my right thumb is giving me trouble. Thumb is totally locked up when i wake up,after an hour or so of activity i can loosen it up without pain.The exercises help but it seems to keep coming back.I have the surgery scheduled but wish that i did not have to do this because of the recovery time as i use my hands everyday in my job, but i see no other long term alternative for it. Thanks for sharing those techniques.

[@rosannasun99]

Thank you so much. I've only done it for one day, and I can feel it's going to help quite a bit! Glad I found this video.

[@VirtualHandCare]

You're so welcome!

[@BeachGal-mf9xd]

My trigger thumb finally healed. The exercises and the thumb brace really helped speed it along. It took about 3 months to heal. Thanks!

[@VirtualHandCare]

Yessssss!! Great to hear!👍🙌

[@moniquer8051]

Question, Did you wear the splint at all times? I've just started using the Oval 8. It is comfortable, but I wonder if I should take it off at any time or during sleeping?

[@beckypearman5301]

@@moniquer8051 , I wear a thumb brace at night, and my finger does so much better the next day

[@jamalinakkadin8113]

thank you for your video!I am suffering from SUBACROMIAL SHOULDER with a lot of pain, it is affecting my hand, I am starting to use therapy putty, I ask you if you can advise some exercises,very thankful.

[@stevek9104]

Michelle, with the first exercise, I do get some triggering every time when my thumbs comes back down, any suggestions? Thanks. The oval ring was a life saver!

[@VirtualHandCare]

It still pops with #1- when you lay your hand flat and slide toward your index? I would try just the first part of the exercise then, where you lift your thumb up but don't slide in, you could also do this particular exercise with the Oval 8 on.

[@maireadtallon1897]

Most most helpful. Mairéad, Ireland

[@WendyC-y4k]

Thanks for the video. I sure hope this works. I just ordered my oval eight splint. I’m so tired of this recurring trigger thumb. I am trying to avoid surgery. I just can’t imagine not being able to use my right hand for anything after surgery. It’s bad enough as it is with it being in a split.

[@dianebraaten7211]

I found this helpful and will try them. I also will get an oval 8 brace. I had two carple tunnel surgeries, right thumb trigger thumb surgery. Now I'm trying to prevent left thumb surgury. Thank you!

[@megbubolz8143]

I found these oval 8before seeing this video. It has worked wonderful. My only tip is secure the oval 8 with a band aid because they have a tendency to fall off since they are so comfortable during daily routine and it gets forgotten easily.

[@nikkilucas9533]

Yesss, abduction - I learned that from my PT trainer Mia. I'm definitely getting the splint for both thumbs 👍🏼👍🏼...this is a great refresher

[@deepeng6300]

I have watched several videos on trigger thumb and exercises to do. This one is the best. She speaks very clearly and the exercises are easy to follow. Thank you ! You are the best !

[@KarenScrible]

I was recently diagnosed with a trigger thumb on my right hand. I had a traumatic hand injury to my right thumb in my teens. I took a line drive ball to the thumb and have had issues with pain and mobility ever since. Generally, I could mitigate those symptoms by "cracking" the thumb by pulling deeply into the joint to relieve the build-up of gases. However, over the last few months, that has not helped. In fact, I have begun to experience locking, clicking, and stilted movements of the thumb, especially when mousing or using my phone. I am ambidextrous, but I use my right hand a lot while working from home (I'm in Ed Tech) and mouse with my right hand. I have purchased a set of Oval-8 braces, but the anatomy of my thumb is significantly different from yours. I am very short, and my thumb is also very short. The oval 8 seems too long. When I attempt to do the exercises (specifically #2 & #3), I cannot duplicate your movements well, as my second joint has no space between the base of the hand and the joint itself. Do you know if there are any modifications I can implement to achieve the results you describe?

[@shivbhasin1545]

Very effective, am able to see improvement in my thumb. Thanks.

[@SusanUllstad]

These are helping, thanks, I'll be getting a cortisone shot in a couple of weeks and will continue exerising!

[@alabamaflip2053]

I am a highly functional hypochondriac. I thought rigor mortis was setting in. LOL I like your sweet spirit and calm voice. Very informative video. The thumb just started acting up a couple weeks ago and I believe these exercises will indeed help. Thank you so much, Lots of love from Alabama.

[@joekhalaf8009]

Hello, Could you provide the same for the ring finger. Thanks a lot.

[@manmohansamant2577]

Hey Michelle,Sam here from India,I am a 55 year male and have been body building continuously for the last 35 years, recently I was diagnosed with trigger thumb on my right hand and I was told to be off weights till such time I recovered by medication and by physiotherapy.The right thumb recovered completely and it shifted to my left thumb where it has stayed now for almost 1 month.I am in stage 1 or maybe 2 because I can do all my weights and daily chores without any perceptible pain.Only when I accidentally bend my thumb backwards or when I am doing a routine chore I feel the pain/snapping and discomfort.My question is do I go totally of weights or any exercise that puts some pressure on my thumb or can I continue exercising and heal by doing the wonderful exercises that your video shows?Thank you once again for the amazing video which I am sure has helped many people like me.Keep doing the good work.

[@rabindranathghosh1765]

Excellent Thump Fingure Exercises.

[@jennademesa7135]

Thank you.I will try these exercises..I have trigger thumb and it hurts😢🫰

[@2ZeldaLovers]

Thank you!! Got trigger thumb in dominant hand and trigger ring finger in the other hand from heavy dumbells! Second cortisone shot not providing relief this time. Getting old sucks!