Treating Trigger Finger Pain

Trigger finger is a painful condition that makes your thumb or fingers lockup or catch when bent. Any finger on the hand can be affected. One finger or more than one finger can be affected at a time. Both hands can be afflicted—another term for trigger finger stenosing tenosynovitis. Your hands are important to everything you do – work, school, simple activities of daily life. 

If you’re suffering from a trigger finger, our specialized hand therapists at East End Occupational Therapy are the solution and can provide customized advanced care designed to get your fun hands back functioning again. At Long Island trigger finger treatment, we are committed to returning your quality of life back to you. For more information on how you can schedule an appointment at one of our many Long Island facilities, please click here. East End Occupational Therapy has locations in both Nassau and Suffolk County, and we serve all Long Island residents. 

Trigger Finger Symptoms

• A locked finger that you can’t straighten
• Painful sticking or clicking when the finger is straightened or bent. 
• Morning stiffness in fingers or thumb. 
• A nodule, which will manifest as soreness or a bump at the base of the thumb or finger.
• A popping or clicking as you move your finger

Trigger Finger Treatment

Treatment is dependent on how severe your symptoms are. Generally:

• Rest- Limit thumb and finger movement, You will likely need to take time away from the activity that is causing the problem. 
• NSAIDs- Over-the-counter drugs that combat inflammation, like ibuprofen.
• Splints– A doctor can prescribe one to keep the finger still.
• Steroid injections– Steroid shot into the tendon sheath. Can minimize symptoms and keep them at bay for a year or more. 
• Stretching exercises– Helps improve range of motion and ease tension. 

Long Island Trigger Finger Treatment

Like most joint problems, trigger fingers can worsen worse without prompt, professional treatment. If you’ve been experiencing finger joint stiffness, joint “snapping,” or other symptoms when you flex or bend your fingers, scheduling an exam is the first step toward preventing further damage and correcting the issue. At East End Occupational Therapy, we offer specialized Long Island trigger finger treatment; our top hand specialists are skilled in state-of-the-art techniques ready to treat your trigger finger.