Trigger Finger & Trigger Thumb; Everything You Need to Know to Fix

Trigger Finger & Trigger Thumb; Everything You Need to Know to Fix

Bob and Brad discuss everything you need to know about trigger finger and how to fix it.

Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:18 Topic
0:52 GIveaway
1:35 Trigger Finger
3:53 Why does Trigger Finger Click
6:22 What To Do If Your Trigger FInger Clicks
11:58 Outro

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[emjordan]

I had trigger thumb on both hands. After researching the internet, I decided to quit sugar. Within a week, both thumbs were fine! It's been about 2 years now. Grateful!

[carolfrank]

This fixed my trigger thumb! Thank you I was able to avoid surgery! You are the best physical therapists on the Internet!❤

[elenavalentino]

Brad’s demo on how trigger finger happens - BRILLIANT!

[schwubs]

My life would not be the same without you guys. Thank you so much for making these videos.

[carolynr]

About 10 years ago I had surgery for my trigger thumb on my right hand. Now a few weeks ago it started on my left thumb. I definitely will be trying this. Thank you guys.👍

[GB-ewwc]

I used a cold pack on mine then massaged the pulley area with my forefinger, digging in deep until it got too painful. I would then stretch the thumb pulling it straight. During the day i put it in a splint to rest it during work. Once home i would ice it, massage and then extend. I did this several times a night and by the 5th day i was pain free with my thumb working well again. I cancelled my appointment with my hand surgeon and daily do the massage and stretch exercises just to prevent any re-occurrence.

[bonniebenz]

I had trigger thumb a year ago and I did research myself didn’t know you guys then. I wore a soft thumb brace during the day, off at night. Massaged my thumb several times a day and it went away after a few weeks. Great video guys !

[InquiringMind]

I don’t know if you’ve heard this before, but I’ve been doing keto since February and haven’t had a problem with my trigger finger since then. I think it’s because I’ve reduced inflammation in my whole body.

[setamanaha]

A couple of years ago, I got a Trigger Thumb. I hadn't discovered you two great guys yet so I did my own research as to how the thumb worked to figure out what might be wrong. When I learned that inflammation might be causing a nodule, I felt for it and I found it. So I took an anti-inflammatory pill (actually I just took an aspirin) and began massaging it regularly to get rid of that "knot". It went away after a few days but then I began to wonder what caused it. After examining the various ways I was using my hands, I realized that the only thing that was different from my usual ways of using my hands was that for a couple of weeks, I had been using my thumb to push up on a lever on a little contraption that I had. Previously, I had used my entire hand to push that lever but when it became slightly "sticky", I found I had an easier time pushing it with my thumb. Once I stopped doing that, the trigger thumb never came back. So, for me, massage really worked as did figuring out what was causing it in the first place.

[binglim]

Thanks guys, my trigger finger is totally gone. It took more than a year of working at it. I never thought it would ever heal.

[ShellyMacca]

I finally have a name for what's wrong with my left thumb. It's been easy 20yrs of constant cracking, popping, stiffness & pain. Ive just researched it now because the 'pully' joint feels weak and painful now I'm 40. Definitely trying the splint. Thank you

[Julie-kbmo]

💙
Oh my gosh !!!
I first acquired trigger thumb, and then a few months later, trigger finger in two fingers.
(On my left hand, even though I'm right-handed~ I use both)
THEN a few later, it began in two fingers on my right hand, as well ! 😩

All the while, I continued baking and hand mixing throughout excruciating pain and continual "locking."
Ugh !! 😞
I wrapped them all in surgical in tape to just to keep them from locking up.
It was SO PAINFUL.
My orthopedist said I could get a cortisone injection, yet I wanted to avoid it if possible.

...
I began these exercises and stretches a few months ago ...
which actually really hurt, yet I kept them up.

WOW 😮
Although there is still minimal clicking now, none are LOCKING anymore !!😄
It is AMAZING.
The freedom I have once again is bringing me SO much joy !
Thank Y💜U guys SO MUCH. 🥲

[lizstyan]

I love you guys. Bad back, trigger thumb. You are so brilliant in explaining simply what to do help yourself.

[vmarc]

compression gloves help when you do work that stresses your hands. Squeezing a sponge ball or putty strengthens the hands and makes it easier to use them. Sleeping with the gloves on also helps. This in my experience.

[aarmenar]

Thank you, Bob and Brad. Now I have a name for my trigger thumb. And thanks to this video, I know how to start treating it. You two are awesome!

[mikekuhl]

I had trigger finger on both middle fingers of both hands. Fingers were swollen & painful. I had injections into each hand. They worked great but did not last. The doctor told me that 2 shots into each hand is the limit. After that I ended up getting surgery to release the fingers in 2019. Surgery was quick and easy. Now my fingers are like new with no problems.

[theresasull]

Thank you for this video!! Loved the pulley demonstration—such a relief to know why this painful thing happening. Exercises helping already!

[mcp]

I love that you’re doing the exercises with us, it helps quite a lot. I had trigger finger surgery 2 months ago and my hand was really stiff and ‘curled’. I’m getting a much better range of motion after only a couple days of exercises and it keeps improving. Can’t thank you enough😁👍

[Paarthurnaxdova]

I’ve had trigger thumb for six months now. It is worse in the morning and at night. I’m going to wrap it. Thank you

[JRspeaking]

This was really helpful. Thank you so much! You don't realize how much you need your thumb until you can't use it properly . : )