Oh 😂 since two years i hope this is the best solution of trigger fingers,thank you my brother ,may Allmighty God bless you and alk you family and increase you wisdom amen😅😅❤❤❤
Thank you for your question. While this technique can be helpful in releasing some tension for rheumatoid arthritis-induced trigger finger, it's important to note that rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic arthritis and a very complicated disease that can be difficult to manage. So, I would recommend seeking advice from a specialist for more specific guidance. In some cases, avoiding foods that can induce inflammation, such as dairy products, nightshade vegetables, and sugar, might help alleviate joint inflammation. I hope you find these suggestions helpful and that you feel better soon!
Satoru - I''ve just started your technique on my middle finger, right hand. I can feel the spoon doing its work already. My hope is to avoid surgery. I appreciate you putting this out here for people like me. Thank you!
You're so very welcome! I'm thrilled to hear that you're already feeling some benefits from the technique. I'm rooting for you to recover from your trigger finger soon and avoid surgery! Thank you so much for commenting!
Satoru - a question...as I noted earlier my problem is my middle finger. Should I treat this finger only, or do you advise treating all fingers regardless?
Thank you so much for this. My finger felt immediately better after the forearm exercise. I will continue to do all 5. I am hopeful. I am applying heat now. Do you ever recommend ice?
@christinemardakis9904 You're welcome! I usually don't suggest using ice for chronic conditions like trigger finger. It's better to apply a heat pack. I hope you feel better soon!
Thank you Doctor for sharing this technique. I found my kid had trigger thumb at age of 19 month. But now she is 3 years and 4 months, her thumb is not getting better, and my doctor suggested to have surgery in couple months. I am very hesitate to go to surgery. After I saw your video I decided to give a try. So far, I tried 4 times on her, didn’t see much improvement. I would like to know how often shall I do in order to see a progress? I also noticed that after the step 1, her thumb did relieve a lot, but the thumb went back to the old position through the rest steps. I also applied heat pad on both of her neck and hand after each treatment and almost every day for 20 mins. If you could tell me where I can improve to speed up the process would be greatly appreciated. Cause I really want to help my daughter to avoid a surgery. Thank you!
Hi, thank you sharing your story about your daughter's trigger thumb. I am sorry to hear that she is suffering from this condition. I would recommend that she tries this technique for at least two weeks to see if there is any progress. Additionally, I suggest that you can try on her stretching and massage exercises as they may help in relieving the symptoms. Here is the link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VM7ParKux-Q.html In case you are interested, you may also consider alternative treatments like acupuncture before deciding to go for surgery. I hope these methods can help your daughter avoid surgery.
This is the best trigger finger home remedy! When I discovered this video, I followed the routine just once, and I saw immediate relief from pain and an increase in range of motion. Thanks a mill, good doctor!
That's awesome to hear that your trigger finger is released immediately! I always strive to give the best advice possible, and it's great to hear that my efforts are paying off. Thank you for your great feedback!
@FourBoxesOfLiberty You can do this self-care treatment once a day. Once you start feeling better, you can switch to doing it every other day until you're completely back to normal. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Thank you brother. Just today I came across your channel and it is simply great. Right hand middle finger is my trigger finger. I will definitely follow your advice. May God bless you and your family too.
Thank you doctor ill give it a try my thumb and poiter finger is troubling me the base of the thumb is sore and the veins are showing up prominent pls advice 🙏🙏
If you're feeling any soreness or tenderness when you touch your finger, I recommend doing some stretches before starting the exercise. Here's a link that explains some simple stretches you can do for your trigger finger. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VM7ParKux-Q.html And don't forget to use a hand warmer to keep your hand warm! It's also important to drink plenty of water and avoid fructose sugars like soft drinks. If possible, try to refrain from nightshade vegetables and greasy foods as they can cause inflammation. I really hope these tips help you recover from your trigger finger soon! Thanks so much for your comment!
You're most welcome! Don't forget to use a hand warmer to warm up your finger after exercising. I'm rooting for you and hoping your trigger finger gets better soon!
Satoru..one more question pls...I'm using the hand warmer as you instructed. I also ask if you recommend putting ice on the affected area - which in my case is at the base of my middle finger. It is where my pain is and feels like there is swelling there. Would ice help?
Thanks for asking! When it comes to inflammation, ice is great for acute injuries, but for chronic inflammation like trigger fingers, heat is the way to go! By applying heat, you can increase blood flow and soften the tissue which helps speed up the recovery process. While ice may give temporary relief by numbing the area, it can actually slow down the healing process. So, unless you're experiencing excruciating pain, I'd recommend using heat to help you feel better.
@@hariQacupuncture Understood. My pain is bothersome but tolerable as long as the finger doesn't trigger. Btw I didn't mention I'm wearing a splint. It prevents that sudden release that is quite painful and seems to further aggravate my condition. I take it off to do your exercises but wear it 24/7 otherwise. So far noticing incremental improvement every day. Regards.
I am greatful to you.l am suffering trigger finger last one month.l sow last night your video and I will do this exercise.now lam filling much better.thank you very much 🙏♥️
You're very welcome! I'm glad to help. Remember to give this technique a try every day to release that finger tension and hopefully recover from trigger finger soon. Thanks so much for commenting!
Im a diabetic patient . My fasting suger level is 145...have gout in my middle finger. I'm suffering from trigger on that particular finger... i have taken 1 steroid injection and medicines before six months..but it comes again..again im taking anti-inflammatory and pain killer tablets. But no works what to do
I'm so sorry to hear that you're dealing with gout and trigger fingers. It can be really tough to manage those conditions, especially when you're also dealing with diabetes. I know it can be painful and frustrating. One thing to keep in mind is that certain foods can trigger gout flare-ups, so try to avoid alcohol, sugar, seafood, and red meat as much as possible. And don't forget to drink plenty of water and steer clear of sugary drinks! Of course, stretching and massage can also help, but if you're still struggling, it might be worth seeing a specialist like an acupuncturist. They can offer some personalized advice and treatment options that might make a big difference. I truly hope you're feeling better soon!
This is so helpful - thank you! I have a trigger finger that is stuck more straight. I'm resisting a cortisone shot and working with a physical therapist. My biggest problem is the inflammation so I'm anxious to see how Spoon Technique helps.
You're very welcome! Try this technique every day, and don't forget to apply a hand warmer or heat pack afterward to help increase blood flow, reduce pain and stiffness, and keep those tendons lubricated. I hope you'll be able to avoid having shots or surgery. Thank you so much for your comment!
These methods do work if you are in the early to mid-stages of trigger finger. Unfortunately if you don't do these treatments regularly the condition will worsen and your only option may be surgery. I've had two trigger finger release surgeries to date.
I'm really sorry to hear that you had to go through the surgery twice. That must have been tough. I hope you never have to deal with trigger fingers again! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with me, I really appreciate it!
You're most welcome! I'm really happy to hear that you're making progress with your trigger finger. Let's hope you won't need to go through surgery and that you'll feel better soon. Thanks a lot for taking the time to comment!
Thanks for asking! I got this spoon at H Mart, which is one of my favorite Asian grocery stores. Unfortunately, I couldn't find the exact one online, but I did find a similar one on Amazon. Check out this link for all the details: www.amazon.com/dp/B077GFYFGD/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?pd_rd_i=B077GFYFGD&pd_rd_w=P71Oq&content-id=amzn1.sym.f734d1a2-0bf9-4a26-ad34-2e1b969a5a75&pf_rd_p=f734d1a2-0bf9-4a26-ad34-2e1b969a5a75&pf_rd_r=HXJ4QMK6GCX5T2CH9EKF&pd_rd_wg=3cppj&pd_rd_r=cbb2719b-c1fb-46d9-86ed-a9988fe27567&s=kitchen&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWw&th=1
I had trigger finger surgery on Nov. 2023 and it is still very tender and doesn’t feel as flexible as my other fingers. Can you post after surgery video on exercises to improve flexibility and heal the tenderness at base of middle or long finger. Thank you!
I'm really sorry to hear that you're still experiencing pain after your trigger finger surgery. I'll get to work on creating a video with post-op self-care treatment tips for trigger finger soon! Thank you!
@@hariQacupuncture thank you so much! I’ve been doing some finger exercises but for some reason I can’t get the middle finger to align straight up with the other fingers! It’s not quite there. Will it get there eventually?
Thanks for asking! When it comes to inflammation, there are two types: acute and chronic. If you're dealing with acute inflammation, it's best to avoid using the scraping technique since it can make things worse. However, if you're dealing with trigger finger, chances are it's chronic inflammation. In that case, there are things you can do to help improve blood flow and soften the affected tissue, which can help promote healing. The spoon technique is quite similar to the Graston technique or Gua Sha in Traditional Oriental medicine. These two techniques use differently shaped tools - Graston uses stainless steel instruments, while Gua Sha uses jade, rose quartz, or metal. Both techniques aim to break down scar tissue and adhesions in the muscles, tendons, and ligaments or break up stagnant energy or Qi in Chinese and promote the flow of blood and lymph by scraping the affected areas with these tools. The basic concept of both techniques is the same, and they both work towards achieving the same goal. You can also use a spoon to break down scar tissue and achieve similar results to releasing tension, reducing pain, and improving range of motion. I hope it helps!
@@hariQacupuncture thank you for your the explanation. I’m a professional guitarist and trigger fingers in my ring and pinky finger are causing me a lot of distress. I went to see an orthopedic specialist surgeon who recommends a conservative approach and suggested pressure massaging directly on the nodules to break them down but I find this too painful. So I’m going to try your technique which seems to go more along the sides of the nodules. I hope it works. Thanks again!
It's actually possible to shrink down a nodule using this technique. The size of the lump matters, but it can help! Basically, it breaks down the scar tissue and increases blood flow to loosen up your muscles and tendons. It's worth trying, and I hope you can get rid of the nodule!
I'm really sorry to hear that you have to go through surgery. But don't worry, the end goal is to make your trigger finger better and prevent any pain in the future. I hope your post-operation recovery goes smoothly!
Thank you very much Mr. Ozawa. Just one thing I'm confused about: I have one trigger THUMB only. Do I still do ALL 5 fingers, all 5 knuckles, all of what is in your video or just concentrate on the thumb? Thanks again!
Thank you for asking! If you're dealing with trigger finger on your thumb, focusing on that area during self-care therapy can really help. And don't forget to apply a heat pack afterwards - it can make a big difference in your recovery! Wishing you a speedy recovery!
@@hariQacupuncture Uh, thank you. I THINK you are saying that I do NOT have to do all the other fingers. I appreciate your answer but it was very vague so I'll try again. Do ALL fingers like in the video OR just the thumb? Thank you.
I really hope these exercises can relieve your finger pain. If scraping your fingers is too painful, I recommend starting with stretching exercises. Here is a link to some stretching exercises that can help with trigger fingers.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VM7ParKux-Q.html Also, make sure to apply a heat pack afterwards. Thank you for commenting!
Thank you for asking! Yes, acupuncture helps with trigger fingers. Acupuncture treatments are a great way to reduce inflammation and swelling in your tendon and restore movement in your finger without causing any joint stiffness. Many studies have shown that acupuncture is a highly effective way to relieve pain and inflammation by triggering the release of natural painkillers.
Yes, you can also use a stainless steel spoon to break down scar tissue, but it can be too edgy and irritate the skin. The reason why I use an oriental soup spoon, which has a smoother edge and a similar shape to the graston tool. I hope this helps you in treating your trigger finger, and I wish you a speedy recovery!
It might make your condition worse, especially when eating only bread. Some people are sensitive to gluten, which can lead to joint inflammation and trigger fingers. So, you can try switching to gluten-free bread and make sure to drink enough water to stay hydrated. Along with that, taking vitamin B6, P5P (Pyridoxal-5-phosphate), and Magnesium glycinate can also help treat your trigger fingers. I hope you get better soon!
@@hariQacupunctureI appreciate the advice. I currently eat solely wheat bread but I have a multivitamin supplement I take from H&B. With vitamin C (1000mg) every other day. Will make enquiries on the gluten free bread.
If you're experiencing numbness in your index and thumb, it might be a sign of carpal tunnel syndrome. This happens when the nerves in the carpal tunnel in your wrist or a thoracic outlet in your neck get compressed. I'm planning to create a video about carpal tunnel syndrome soon and will keep you updated! Thanks a lot for leaving a comment. I appreciate it!
@ranjithmp3392 Going for surgery can be quite daunting and should only be considered as the last option. You may want to try other treatments before making that decision.
It's great that you're aware of the importance of watching your diet to prevent trigger fingers. There are two types of trigger finger: classic and systemic. Classic trigger finger is caused by repetitive gripping and overuse of muscles and tendons, which can lead to tightness, inflammation, and loss of function. Systemic trigger finger, on the other hand, is associated with complications such as arthritis, diabetes, and gout. These conditions can cause trigger fingers due to elevated blood sugar levels and joint inflammation. To prevent joint inflammation, your diet plays a crucial role. It's important to avoid consuming too many fructose-rich foods and drinks, such as soft drinks, as they can lead to elevated uric acid and inflammation. Thanks for your comment!
I had cmc surgery in May. I developed thumb trigger finger. No locking but I feel the nodule. I can bend but when buttoning anything, tie a shoes..press door handle…any fine motor skill I have pain. Constant stiffness of thumb and index and sometimes middle finger. I do not have carpel tunnel as in July I had a nerve study and only showed some nerve irritation at surgery site. It is at the base but also in the interphalangiel joint there is a tenderness like bump. Had a steroid shot 2weeks ago in the base nodule but so far no relief. Can there be 2 nodules?
It is possible to have more than two nodules in multiple fingers. To relieve muscle tension and alleviate pain, you can try doing exercises and applying a hand warmer. Sometimes, trigger fingers can be caused by systemic conditions like arthritis, gout, and diabetes. Drinking enough water and avoiding soft drinks or refraining from nightshade vegetables can also help reduce inflammation. I hope these tips will help you feel better soon. Thank you for commenting!
I'm so sorry to hear that you've been dealing with trigger finger for a month. That must be really tough. I would definitely recommend that you see a specialist to get some professional help with your condition. In the meantime, you can also try stretching and massaging your fingers, hands, and forearms on top of this spoon technique. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VM7ParKux-Q.html But, if you're still experiencing pain, just applying a heat pack can be really helpful. I truly hope you can recover from your trigger finger soon.
