Trigger Finger & Trigger Thumb; Everything You Need to Know to Fix
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- Trigger Finger & Trigger Thumb; Everything You Need to Know to Fix
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Bob and Brad discuss everything you need to know about trigger finger and how to fix it.
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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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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!
I've been without sugar and grains for almost 7 years. One morning, about 2 months ago I woke up with trigger thumb in both thumbs.
Trigger thumb started in January this year (2024). Have been carnivore for the last 2 months (zero sugar/few carbs) and I STILL have my trigger thumb 3 months later. Lack of sugar/carbs has done ZERO for my trigger thumb.
@@annkrueger23 wow, strange they BOTH hit you on the same day! Two non working thumbs must be an drastic disability to have happen overnight without warning. Do you still have the issue? What helped, if anything?
@@usaman7358 I still have trigger thumbs, 3½ months now. I wear Oval-8 braces and do a lot of massage. They still trigger, but at least the pain is much better.
@@annkrueger23both thumbs at the same time for me. It’s awful!!
This fixed my trigger thumb! Thank you I was able to avoid surgery! You are the best physical therapists on the Internet!❤
Mine just keeps getting worse
@@oquongudoh5435did you find anything to help your thumb yet ? I have it bad
Brad’s demo on how trigger finger happens - BRILLIANT!
My life would not be the same without you guys. Thank you so much for making these videos.
So glad I ran into your video! I have arthritis in both thumbs that seemed to be minor up until now. A couple of weeks ago I developed a trigger thumb in my right hand and I've been wearing a thumb brace that helps support it. It has been very painful so I am looking forward to trying the stretches and exercises for it that you recommend in this video. Thanks for the info!
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!
did you thumb get healed?
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.👍
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 !
I’ve had it for months…so over it
These guys are absolutely priceless.
So generous.
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.
Thank you for this video!! Loved the pulley demonstration-such a relief to know why this painful thing happening. Exercises helping already!
What a great demonstration. Thank you.
🤩 been watching you guys for awhile...great attitude in explaining wats going on a relief! sleep, lower back, stretching...thanks a million guys!
I love you guys. Bad back, trigger thumb. You are so brilliant in explaining simply what to do help yourself.
Such great, clear explanations!! Thank you
Needed this!!! Thank you both!
Wow! I had no idea there were so many options! My 15 year old had trigger thumb surgery at Shriners Hospital when he was only 18 months old. They treated both thumbs bc while only one was stuck in a bent position, the other was already growing a nodule. Not sure if it was considered congenital or not but we have no idea what could've caused it in both thumbs at such a young age. He handled the surgery very well and recovered like a champ. Sometimes he has irritation in one or both if he plays too much guitar or video games but nothing that a little gentle massaging can't help.
I also have a touch of it in my thumbs if I do too much with my hands. I am an artist and work with all kinds of materials so as long as I take breaks and stretch, it's not too bad. My thumbs are also "double jointed" or hyper mobile so maybe that is why?
Curious.. is this heredity? My aunt had surgery for trigger thumb, too. 🤷🏻♀️
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.
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This has been a long time problem for me, particularly my right middle finger. Thanks guys.
Thank you for the pulley demonstration and for sharing that most of the time surgery is not needed. I'm a senior who started having thumb trouble over a month ago.
Maybe because I've not yet rid my diet of inflammation causing foods, maybe because I use the computer extensively every day and maybe because my elderly mom had operations for it on both of her middle fingers. Probably a combination of them all. I don't know if my mom had to have the operations or if the doctors were just surgery-happy but she's gone now.
Was watching a lady health professional on YT recently who was showing her band-aid technique to help the condition heal. I tried medical tape that night at bedtime around the top joint of my thumb. The next morning miraculously the pain in the bottom joint at my hand was gone, even when I pressed the area. It hurt so much before. The clicking at the top joint was less.
I've been wearing the tape 24/7 for now. I change it out every day and wash the area because others who also are doing this said they have gotten skin irritation.
I just came across your video and I have been experiencing trigger finger for a couple years now and my doctor said it was arthritis but did not really give me any remedy for it. I just tried massaging it for 30 seconds just as you suggested and I could already fold and make a fist with my finger. I will keep doing this and thank you for this informative video!
Thanks for posting- VERY helpful!!!
I had trigger finger in a finger that went away after 3 years and then I got it in 2 fingers in each hand. No therapy helped and I got injections but I can feel the nodules now again...it's been 5 months since the injections and the pain is coming back. This can become an extremely painful, disabling condition...I couldn't do anything with my hands and the pain would wake me. These massages can help most cases but severe cases will need medical intervention. Thanks for making this video.
Bingo! I have 2 fingers on right hand and 1 on the left. Your fix worked immediately. Thanks so much.
I'm so happy to watch this video for trying to reverse this trigger finger. I live alone so I have to work on this myself between therapy every week.
THANKS GUYS 💞
Blessings To The Both Of You 🙌🏾
Thank you! My thumb has that but I had no idea what it was! I'll definitely be trying your suggestions!
Thanks for the video!
I have minor trigger finger on the middle finger in that it sticks and clicks then frees up just the once at various times in the day, so the video helps a lot, thanks again.. I'm not doing too bad at 67 and trying to keep running with mild knee arthritis and do your stretches for knees and ankle. 👍
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.
Bad news for that surgeon's yacht dealer, but great news for you!
Record a video dude!
Recently I have been having this issue on both hands and had no idea what it was. Thank you for all the great information!
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.
Yikes! Long time
I've seen that Graston or IASTM techniques have been effective at treating trigger fingers. Along with mobilization of associated joints.
Every time i watch you video, you give me the exact solution i need...you are great...you methods really helps me alot.
I love you guys and learned alot about my shin splints from you guys!
This worked for me! I have watched many TH-cam videos and done the stretching and exercising. None of this helped to any degree. I tried the kinesio tape and immediately my joint (middle finger) stopped catching. I still get occasional catching but minimal. I'm keeping cut pieces of tape handy to replace as needed. Hopefully this will give the joint a chance to heal. Thanks for the great tip. (Male - 75 years old).
I really appreciate you guys! I tell everyone about you when the time is right
Thanks. I’m dealing with this right now in my ring finger. Will do these and see. I had a cortisone shot but don’t want to use medication anymore.
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
Thanks for the explanation of WHY my thumb is having trouble. I wish I would have checked w/you sooner 🤦🏼♀️ I bought Turmeric Curcumin for the inflammation and will incorporate your recommendations while I wait for the referral from my doctor to respond…Love your channel. Blessings 🙏🏼
Good information
Thank you so much!!!
Thank you Bob and Brad, appreciate so much for your information given, I noticed I had trigger finger on my left hand middle finger recently, I tried few times by rubbing and I noticed it work on my middle, I will continue doing it. Thanks a lot, appreciate much
You two are a hoot. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing this information. I am a hairstylist, and I have a trigger thumb and a trigger fore finger. I started taping it and using ice but wonder if it is getting weak. I have changed the way I tape it now and will do the stretches and pray it goes away. Thanks again!
I hit mine aggressively with my massage gun and had great results. Basically the sore site near base of affected fingers and thumbs.
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 . : )
Can you guys do a video on golfers elbow?? It would be much appreciated
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.
But make sure you need them. I thought the balls might help my hand pain but using them caused me to get PT as it made my trigger thumb worse
My hands feel like I hold them clenched in my sleep. It progressed into my middle and ring finger in both hands not being able to make a painless fist. Then the catch when I tried to bend fingers.
Thank you so very , very much . I tried the cross...massage and it WORKS for my fingers. Thank you a million times and more. Peace and Perfect-Health to you and yours.
Thank you both for this video. It is helping already although It may not be a trigger thumb as I was told. I woke up one morning after months of severe illness with my thumb flat against my palm. The problem is at the 3rd joint down by the wrist & I have great trouble extending the thumb & opening my palm.
Thanks. I had the tendon release surgery on my left thumb many years ago. Now my right thumb is starting to act up. I'm going to try these therapies, and hopefully avoid surgery.
Thank you for the advice on how to work the "bump" on my hand
I had never heard of this. I watched it hoping that it might have something to do with the problem I've had with my right thumb for about 20 years. But it doesn't seem to be related. I've never had an official diagnosis, but I think I might have focal dystonia in the base of my thumb, caused by a repetitive use injury. The pain and inflammation went away after months of accupuncture treatments, but I never fully regained control over the motion. Fortunately it doesn't keep me from typing so I can use the computer for my work. And most of the time it doesn't bother me during the day. But I don't have much control over the movement of that thumb, especially fine motor control like trying to pick up a small object between my thumb and first finger. When it bothers me the most is when I'm trying to go to sleep at night and the thumb curls in and won't let me completely relax my hand. How about doing a video on ways that I could improve the muscle tone in the base of my thumb?
Great advice Thank You
i luv them.. i have back issue and trigger thumb... all of there methods are super and work!
Can you do one for dupuytrens contracture? I used to work for a surgeon and they said it’s only correctable by surgery. I don’t believe it and would like to know your opinions!
yall always know what needs to be fixed...
Great info guys! 👍👍
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.
That is great to hear - it's really great when surgery works!!
Love the illustration.
Thank you. I will do whatever it takes to avoid surgery.
A few months ago I was suffering from trigger finger in my ring finger on my right hand. I had been suffering with it for about a year. I believe it may be due to the fact that I have started driving a lot for my job. It was very painful after a while. I bought a CopperFit Ice glove (the kind with the finger tips cut off). I wore it every day and it worked!!!! Even though I no longer suffer, I still wear my glove everyday.
Thx for sharing it is useful
Thanks, guys. I will try some of these methods!
Great pulley visual! Thank you
perfect timing
again
I have right-hand middle finger trigger finger. Thank you!
Thank you; I am definitely filing this video for reference. About 25 years ago I had trigger thumb in both thumbs at the same time, a rarity which the doctor said she had never seen before and I said you can’t say that anymore, and had surgery. All OK with the thumbs BUT After that I had trigger finger in both hands middle & ringer fingers. I had cortisone/novocaine injections in each finger. The specialist said a maximum of 3 injections per finger, after that surgery. So far so good - minor surgery avoided. Thank you again.
I just got this in both thumbs at same time. It’s awful!
Thank you.Well done! Cross fiber friction does break up the nodule
Great video guys !! Subscribed !
The new video on trigger finger is very helpful, you should link it here!
I could barely flex my pinky finger before watching this. Your pressure and massage treatment is working for me. Thank you! By the end of watching this, I can flex my finger more now but it's still a bit poppy and clicky but I'll continue massaging it for a while with the hope it goes away for good.
I have the same problem with my pinky finger. I was just diagnosed with Trigger Finger. The doc wanted to give me a cortisone shot, but I have glaucoma. The steroids in the shot would raise my eye pressure. My finger becomes painful to move (with popping) anytime I'm sedentary (sleeping or too much sitting). Once I'm out of bed or busy doing tasks I don't have any problems. I have been doing the massaging and flexing in the mornings and it has helped. I really don't want a shot and the doc stated if I couldn't get the shot, I would be a candidate for surgery. I don't want that either. Good luck.
you are amazing and funny guys !!! never stop !
Thanks so much,I'm having both hands and it so painful,
is there a brand of kinesio tape you'd recommend
Oh my heavens! You may have just changed my life! I worked my trigger finger while watching this video and was able to go from bending my finger and hearing the pop and feeling the pain to bending my finger with no pain and no pop. And I now understand it better. Thank you!
What exercises can you do when you have a torn tendon in the sitz bone and pelvis and a herniated disc lumbar pressing on nerves in buttocks?
Thank you so much you're a life saver
I have been dealing with this for a while. First my right hand, then my left hand. Right now I have trigger thumb and trigger finger on both my ring finger and my pinkie. Thank you for this video!
Do you know the underlying cause? May it be diet related? I ask because my my hand became slightly swollen when my first finger developed into a trigger finger. Now, 6 months later the thumb and first finger on the other hand are triggering, plus my right shoulder and hip joints are becoming uncomfortable. It's as though a pencil point is being pushed into them.
Wow guys! Thanks! My pinky finger started clicking just a couple days ago, and you helped me find relief before the end of this video. 👍🏻 Excellent work, gentlemen! 🎉🥳🎉
Dr called mine carpel tunnel and ulner nerve will this massage help me? I added b vitamins and wear a thumb wrist brace. Its hard to work with it on. I alternate heat and cold. Cold does help a lot. I eat keto so pretty clean eating. Not perfect
Thanks you for sharing this I will try
Good luck!
Fellas thank you! I posed a comment about this when I found your channel but then found this video that was specific to the trigger thuimb. I use Kinsico (the CVS generic actuallY) and have wrapped the joint before the thumb joint when it was painful and clicking. I will try the cross brace you suggested in hopes that it will increase my backwards mobility. I hope I haven't let it go too long but regardless good to find some input.
About 6 years ago I had trigger finger on my ring finger of my right hand, the hydrocortisone shot in the hand was very painful ultimately didn't correct the problem. Minor surgery perpanently corrected the problem. However, now I'm having an issue with trigger thumb. I'm guessing the same procedure is performed with the thumb?
Thank you so much!
Thanks helps alot
What about partially torn collateral ligaments in the thumb? I was diagnosed with that about fifteen weeks ago. I’ve been doing PT with putty given to me by the physical therapist. The joint is still swollen and painful sometimes. There’s a big knot on the inside of the joint. I figure the joint will always be there. I’m surprised it’s still painful sometimes. Any tips are appreciated.
I have lately been getting it when riding my road bike putting my hand around the hoods of the handlebar where the shifter/brake is located. It started about 1 1/2 years ago. I'm 69, been cycling for over 35 years, and just now having this. My left thumb started and had to get a shot last year, now acting up again when I wake up in the mornings. Now the right thumb is doing it. So now both thumbs......
I play darts, and my thumb has become a real issue over the last few years. I went to a physio and they said it was an overuse injury. I simply cannot use it as freely as I useto, I also play guitar and find the more I do of either, it makes it worse which completely limits practice in both.
I have had trigger thumb for a couple of months now. Doing the exercises. I also wear a thumb brace at night or if I think I need it during the day . The figure 8 brace didn't work for me. I would wear it at night and in my sleep I guess would bend my thumb and snap it. I can't bend my thumb unless I am using the other hand to bend it now. I am little scared but I won't be going in for surgery or shots. I have had way to many surgeries . I really hope this helps. I have been doing three other good exercises I found on youtube which really help but still have trigger thumb I think my problem started with how I use my cell phone. So I am no using the thumbs anymore.
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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.
Soooooo ...
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. 🥲
Oh mine finally after two decades became SEVERELY painful….like a spear being thrust into my hand. I fear that I am headed for the injections. I had been able to do all you have said until now L middle finger won’t bend without severe pain! Going to watch next videos on this too. Love you guys and prayers to encourage you Bob! You have much wisdom for us.
Please show me cubital Tunnel Syndrome treatment or exercise
I started to get Trigger Finger after pruning a lot of plants, When it sticks it is so painful, if I am holding anything I drop it.
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Thanks! I tried an injection and it worked for a few months. My wife had the surgery a couple years ago and its pretty quick and easy, but if these exercises work, I’ll let the surgeon cut on someone else. Great information!
Me too!
If my thumb can’t bend at the mid joint, do we do the same exercises? Would that even be a trigger thumb if its at the mid joint rather than the base of the thumb?
Making that pulley model was very cool, we trigger-fingered people absolutely felt it! When I woke up yesterday I noticed my finger locked. It was the first time I get this condition which was not pleasant at all (no pain at least), so I made a DIY cast with a rolled piece of paper tissue taped behind my finger across all its length. I slept with it because I feared the locking would appear again, and I liked that it restricts movement without making it impossible. I hope this will help get better sooner! 🤞🤞🤞
Vit B6 helps tremendously!
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I started with trigger finger and the exercises relieved it but now I have these bumps on the palm of my hand... ? Any idea how to alleviate the bumps?
Thanks Doc...is it bad to crack the trigger finger pls, i think my middle finger trigger started due to me holding my mobile phone in my left hand and using it to type most time when am working on my pc. any recommendations
After receiving injections and acupuncture to treat recurring incidents in different fingers, I figured out the underlying reason and realized that I was sleeping with my head resting on the clenched fist of the affected arm and this was causing the inflammation.