Can You Prevent Trigger Finger? Here's How!
Can You Prevent Trigger Finger? Here's How!
Prevention Matters
While some cases of trigger finger are unavoidable, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk. Find out how!
Contents
- Modify Your Activities
- Stay Active and Flexible
- Control Underlying Conditions
Modify Your Activities
One way to help prevent trigger finger is by avoiding repetitive hand movements that strain your fingers. If your job or hobby requires lots of gripping or pinching, try to take breaks and stretch your fingers regularly.
Stay Active and Flexible
Keep your hands and fingers flexible with regular hand exercises. Simple stretches can maintain mobility and reduce stiffness. Ensuring you have a varied routine can help prevent overuse of particular muscles.
Control Underlying Conditions
Managing conditions like diabetes or arthritis is crucial. These conditions can increase your risk of trigger finger, so keeping them in check may lower your chances of developing it.
FAQs
How can activity modification help?
It reduces strain on your fingers, lowering risk.
Why are hand exercises important?
They keep your fingers flexible and reduce stiffness.
Can underlying conditions affect trigger finger risk?
Yes, conditions like diabetes can increase risk.
Should you stretch your fingers often?
Yes, regular stretching can help maintain mobility.
Key Takeaways
By taking proactive steps, you can potentially prevent trigger finger.
Additional References
- Kameyama M, Meguro S, Funae O, et al. The presence of limited joint mobility is significantly associated with multiple digit involvement by stenosing flexor tenosynovitis in diabetics. J Rheumatol 2009; 36:1686.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.