MamasHealth.com Home Muscles and Muscle Injuries Achilles Tendonitis ACL Back pain relief Back surgery Back pain treatment Bursitis Carpal tunnel Cold therapy Fibromyalgia Flexible muscles Heat cramps Hemorrhoids Hernia Hypotonia Low back pain Muscles Muscle cramp Muscle strength Muscular dystrophy Myotonic dystrophy Repetitive strain R.I.C.E Shin splints Steam rooms relax muscles Strains and sprains Tendonitis TMJ Trigger finger Varicose veins Whiplash Links Email Mama Ergonomic products Tummy tuck surgery	What is Trigger Finger? Trigger finger is a condition where one of your fingers or your thumb catches in a bent position. Your finger may straighten with a snap. The snap is similar to a trigger being pulled and released. In severe cases of trigger finger, your finger may become locked in a bent position. Trigger finger most often affects your middle or ring finger or your thumb. More than one finger may be affected. Triggering is usually more pronounced in the morning, while firmly grasping an object or when straightening your finger. Trigger finger is also called stenosing tenosynovitis and trigger thumb. What Causes Trigger Finger? Trigger finger is caused by a narrowing of the sheath that surrounds the tendon in the affected finger. Trigger finger is usually associated with activities that involve repetitive gripping actions or repetitive usage of the fingers. Symptoms of Trigger Finger The most common symptoms of trigger finger are: Stiff finger Clicking sound when you move your finger Bump or tenderness in your palm, at the base of the finger Swelling Can Trigger Finger be Treated? Yes. Treatment of trigger finger varies and depends on on the severity of the condition. Some common treatments are rest, physical therapy, medication, and surgery. Physical therapy will usually involve strengthening exercises, splinting, massage, soaking in warm water, and paraffin wraps.	Sponsor a contest on MamasHealth.com Sign up for our Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust
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