Re: Trigger Finger (s)
I had the beginning of trigger finger on my left hand index finger a couple years ago. My physical therapist said it was from repeated gripping motion ( playing our instruments for example) and this causes the tendons in your hand to tighten involuntarily. As John Hamlettt discussed above another symptom is tightening your fist while you sleep, which can actually aggravate the problem. My PT recommended a simple wrist brace available at yout drugstore. Put your thumb through the hole and tighten the straps and the stiffeners should be on the lower part of your wrist. This prevents your wrist from bending and the hand from clenching and relaxes the tendons. I was able to wear it at night and it took care of my problem. If you do buy one make sure you get the proper hand, left or right.
And please note, I'm not a doctor or medical professional in any way. Just relating my experience.
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