How can I treat my trigger finger at home?

At-home treatments include:

1. taking a break from repetitive activities for four to six weeks.
2. wearing a brace or splint to restrict motion and rest the hand.
3. applying heat or ice to reduce swelling.
4. placing your hand in warm water several times throughout the day to relax the tendons and muscles.

Can I fix trigger finger on my own?

For children with congenital trigger finger, the condition may spontaneously correct itself before one year of age in many cases. If the condition does not correct itself, surgery is often performed to release the finger when the child is between the ages of 1 and 3 years old.

Can finger arthritis be fixed?

Yet surgery to repair the damage from hand arthritis is relatively rare. One reason is that finger surgery has a high complication and failure rate. It can also sacrifice mobility for pain relief. The two main surgical options for hand arthritis are fusion (arthrodesis) and total knuckle replacement (arthroplasty).

How can I stop my trigger finger from getting worse?

Treatment

1. Rest. Avoid activities that require repetitive gripping, repeated grasping or the prolonged use of vibrating hand-held machinery until your symptoms improve.
2. A splint. Your doctor may have you wear a splint at night to keep the affected finger in an extended position for up to six weeks.
3. Stretching exercises.

What food is good for trigger finger?

Here are 10 foods to include in your diet every week to help relieve joint pain, including some you may choose to have every day.

• Fatty fish.
• Cherries.
• Green tea.
• Avocados.
• Dark leafy greens.
• Orange root vegetables.
• Flaxseed.
• Walnuts.

Is trigger finger a form of arthritis?

If your thumb or finger gets stuck in a bent position, you probably have a condition called trigger finger. While it can be preceded by a hand injury or strain, trigger finger is most commonly associated with arthritis.

Is heat or cold better for trigger finger?

Heat or ice: Heat or ice can be applied to reduce swelling. Placing your hand in warm water several times throughout the day can also relax the tendons and muscles in your fingers and hand. Exercise: Gentle exercises may help decrease stiffness and improve range of motion.

What causes trigger finger to flare up?

Trigger fingers are mainly caused by overuse. However, other factors can cause a flare-up like diabetes, arthritis, and pregnancy. If pain is consistent from simply bending the fingers, talk to a doctor right away.