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Trigger Finger Treatment without Surgery: Using Heat Therapy

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Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition that causes pain, stiffness, and a locking sensation in the fingers or thumb. While surgery is often recommended as a treatment option, there are non-invasive alternatives available. One of the latest and most promising options is using a device that utilizes far infrared and ultrasonic heat waves to treat the condition. In this blog, we will explore this alternative trigger finger treatment without surgery in more detail. Understanding the Device: The device used for trigger finger treatment without surgery works by emitting a combination of far infrared and ultrasonic heat waves that penetrate deep into the tissue of the affected area. This promotes circulation, reduces inflammation, and relieves pain. How to Use the Device: The device is simple to use and can be done in the comfort of your own home. Place the affected finger or thumb into the device, and the heat therapy will start automatically. The re...

Use Non-Surgical Treatment for Trigger Finger to Manage Symptoms

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Trigger finger is a common condition that affects the tendons that flex your fingers and thumb. In this condition, you might feel the sensation of locking or catching when you bend or straighten your fingers. Moreover, its symptoms include pain and stiffness in the fingers or thumb. So, if you are looking for  trigger finger treatment without surgery , here are some options that might help:  If possible, you need to avoid the repetitive gripping over vibrating tools and machinery to give your inflamed tendon rest.  Moreover, you can also use a splint or tape at night to keep your affected finger in an extended position to ease inflammation and avoid finger bending. Another thing is that you can practice gentle exercises such as lying an affected hand, palm down on the flat surface and lifting each digit, in turn holding it up for a second or two. A steroid injection can reduce inflammation to allow the tendon to move ...

How to do Trigger Finger Treatment without Surgery at Home

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 A trigger finger is a condition when your finger temporarily gets stuck in a bending position as if squeezing a trigger. It usually occurs when the space around the tendon becomes inflamed and, therefore, tighter around your tendon. The inflammation and nodules form on the tendon, making it difficult to move your finger.  For a  non-surgical treatment for trigger finger , here are some options that may work for your symptoms:    Rest:   If you are a victim of a trigger finger, you must avoid the activities requiring continuous gripping and grasping or the extended use of vibrating hand-held machinery. If you can’t avoid these activities, padded gloves will come in handy. Splinting:  A splinting with trigger finger tape allows a person to move the upper portion of their finger, affecting the portion close to the palm. It also helps give a rest to your tendon. You may wear your splint at night to keep the affected finger in the extended position....