Trigger Finger & Trigger Thumb; Everything You Need to Know to Fix

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Trigger Finger & Trigger Thumb; Everything You Need to Know to Fix
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Bob and Brad discuss everything you need to know about trigger finger and how to fix it.
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0:00 Intro
0:18 Topic
0:52 GIveaway
1:35 Trigger Finger
3:53 Why does Trigger Finger Click
6:22 What To Do If Your Trigger FInger Clicks
11:58 Outro
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@emjordan1989 7 ай бұрын

I had trigger thumb on both hands. After researching the internet, I decided to quit sugar. Within a week, both thumbs were fine! It's been about 2 years now. Grateful!

@annkrueger23 4 ай бұрын

I've been without sugar and grains for almost 7 years. One morning, about 2 months ago I woke up with trigger thumb in both thumbs.

@usaman7358 3 ай бұрын

Trigger thumb started in January this year (2024). Have been carnivore for the last 2 months (zero sugar/few carbs) and I STILL have my trigger thumb 3 months later. Lack of sugar/carbs has done ZERO for my trigger thumb.

@usaman7358 3 ай бұрын

@@annkrueger23 wow, strange they BOTH hit you on the same day! Two non working thumbs must be an drastic disability to have happen overnight without warning. Do you still have the issue? What helped, if anything?

@annkrueger23 3 ай бұрын

@@usaman7358 I still have trigger thumbs, 3½ months now. I wear Oval-8 braces and do a lot of massage. They still trigger, but at least the pain is much better.

@00clgordon 2 ай бұрын

@@annkrueger23both thumbs at the same time for me. It’s awful!!

@carolfrank6240 Жыл бұрын

This fixed my trigger thumb! Thank you I was able to avoid surgery! You are the best physical therapists on the Internet!❤

@oquongudoh5435 Жыл бұрын

Mine just keeps getting worse

@billsboat4261 3 ай бұрын

@@oquongudoh5435did you find anything to help your thumb yet ? I have it bad

@elenavalentino3889 Жыл бұрын

Brad’s demo on how trigger finger happens - BRILLIANT!

@InquiringMind812 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know if you’ve heard this before, but I’ve been doing keto since February and haven’t had a problem with my trigger finger since then. I think it’s because I’ve reduced inflammation in my whole body.

@setamanaha4704 2 жыл бұрын

A couple of years ago, I got a Trigger Thumb. I hadn't discovered you two great guys yet so I did my own research as to how the thumb worked to figure out what might be wrong. When I learned that inflammation might be causing a nodule, I felt for it and I found it. So I took an anti-inflammatory pill (actually I just took an aspirin) and began massaging it regularly to get rid of that "knot". It went away after a few days but then I began to wonder what caused it. After examining the various ways I was using my hands, I realized that the only thing that was different from my usual ways of using my hands was that for a couple of weeks, I had been using my thumb to push up on a lever on a little contraption that I had. Previously, I had used my entire hand to push that lever but when it became slightly "sticky", I found I had an easier time pushing it with my thumb. Once I stopped doing that, the trigger thumb never came back. So, for me, massage really worked as did figuring out what was causing it in the first place.

@mollyoliver2475 2 жыл бұрын

Yvuguguvuvu

@GB-ew8wc 2 жыл бұрын

I used a cold pack on mine then massaged the pulley area with my forefinger, digging in deep until it got too painful. I would then stretch the thumb pulling it straight. During the day i put it in a splint to rest it during work. Once home i would ice it, massage and then extend. I did this several times a night and by the 5th day i was pain free with my thumb working well again. I cancelled my appointment with my hand surgeon and daily do the massage and stretch exercises just to prevent any re-occurrence.

@DrunkenUFOPilot Жыл бұрын

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@arifkuyucu 3 ай бұрын

Record a video dude!

@omonaijaj Ай бұрын

I will try this. I just got trigger finger now

@bonniebenz8792 2 жыл бұрын

I had trigger thumb a year ago and I did research myself didn’t know you guys then. I wore a soft thumb brace during the day, off at night. Massaged my thumb several times a day and it went away after a few weeks. Great video guys !

@babewhowalks Жыл бұрын

I’ve had it for months…so over it

@schwubs Жыл бұрын

My life would not be the same without you guys. Thank you so much for making these videos.

@aarmenar2358 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Bob and Brad. Now I have a name for my trigger thumb. And thanks to this video, I know how to start treating it. You two are awesome!

@pranava8258 Жыл бұрын

did you thumb get healed?

@theresasull7844 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video!! Loved the pulley demonstration-such a relief to know why this painful thing happening. Exercises helping already!

@Sternschnuppen85 2 жыл бұрын

Such great, clear explanations!! Thank you

@carolynr8695 11 ай бұрын

About 10 years ago I had surgery for my trigger thumb on my right hand. Now a few weeks ago it started on my left thumb. I definitely will be trying this. Thank you guys.👍

@brittat3533 2 жыл бұрын

🤩 been watching you guys for awhile...great attitude in explaining wats going on a relief! sleep, lower back, stretching...thanks a million guys!

@romanhenry8475 2 жыл бұрын

Needed this!!! Thank you both!

@CynthiaArmstrong7 10 ай бұрын

What a great demonstration. Thank you.

@lizstyan7265 Жыл бұрын

I love you guys. Bad back, trigger thumb. You are so brilliant in explaining simply what to do help yourself.

@sharit7970 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting- VERY helpful!!!

@janetlassala7129 2 жыл бұрын

Bob I think you’re a hero you’re still going and brad you rock!.✨✨💜💜

@VistaritGYaan 2 жыл бұрын

Every time i watch you video, you give me the exact solution i need...you are great...you methods really helps me alot.

@LJHowardPhoto 2 жыл бұрын

This has been a long time problem for me, particularly my right middle finger. Thanks guys.

@cannanne60 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you guys! I tell everyone about you when the time is right

@RiceaRoni354 2 жыл бұрын

You two are a hoot. Thank you.

@susanstukins2990 2 жыл бұрын

So glad I ran into your video! I have arthritis in both thumbs that seemed to be minor up until now. A couple of weeks ago I developed a trigger thumb in my right hand and I've been wearing a thumb brace that helps support it. It has been very painful so I am looking forward to trying the stretches and exercises for it that you recommend in this video. Thanks for the info!

@layxkye 26 күн бұрын

L m shack for you

@lindahouston4549 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! My thumb has that but I had no idea what it was! I'll definitely be trying your suggestions!

@jbrise7560 Жыл бұрын

Great info guys! 👍👍

@jameslockhart394 2 жыл бұрын

Bingo! I have 2 fingers on right hand and 1 on the left. Your fix worked immediately. Thanks so much.

@shylady658 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to watch this video for trying to reverse this trigger finger. I live alone so I have to work on this myself between therapy every week. THANKS GUYS 💞 Blessings To The Both Of You 🙌🏾

@cisum1111 Жыл бұрын

Good information Thank you so much!!!

@2ZeldaLovers Жыл бұрын

Great pulley visual! Thank you

@cayrick 2 жыл бұрын

Love the illustration.

@aliciagonzales8195 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice Thank You

@ArtsyLadyCrafter Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the pulley demonstration and for sharing that most of the time surgery is not needed. I'm a senior who started having thumb trouble over a month ago. Maybe because I've not yet rid my diet of inflammation causing foods, maybe because I use the computer extensively every day and maybe because my elderly mom had operations for it on both of her middle fingers. Probably a combination of them all. I don't know if my mom had to have the operations or if the doctors were just surgery-happy but she's gone now. Was watching a lady health professional on YT recently who was showing her band-aid technique to help the condition heal. I tried medical tape that night at bedtime around the top joint of my thumb. The next morning miraculously the pain in the bottom joint at my hand was gone, even when I pressed the area. It hurt so much before. The clicking at the top joint was less. I've been wearing the tape 24/7 for now. I change it out every day and wash the area because others who also are doing this said they have gotten skin irritation.

@alanjeffreypiano Жыл бұрын

Great video guys !! Subscribed !

@daddyskywalker_1350 2 жыл бұрын

I love you guys and learned alot about my shin splints from you guys!

@VivSees 11 күн бұрын

You guys are miracle workers!!! OMG the massage worked instantly for me. Thank you guys!

@Eagleflyboy172 2 жыл бұрын

Recently I have been having this issue on both hands and had no idea what it was. Thank you for all the great information!

@binglim1 8 ай бұрын

Thanks guys, my trigger finger is totally gone. It took more than a year of working at it. I never thought it would ever heal.

@usaman7358 3 ай бұрын

Yikes! Long time

@maggietan526 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bob and Brad, appreciate so much for your information given, I noticed I had trigger finger on my left hand middle finger recently, I tried few times by rubbing and I noticed it work on my middle, I will continue doing it. Thanks a lot, appreciate much

@monikgagnon Жыл бұрын

you are amazing and funny guys !!! never stop !

@JRspeaking Жыл бұрын

This was really helpful. Thank you so much! You don't realize how much you need your thumb until you can't use it properly . : )

@vmarc4682 2 жыл бұрын

compression gloves help when you do work that stresses your hands. Squeezing a sponge ball or putty strengthens the hands and makes it easier to use them. Sleeping with the gloves on also helps. This in my experience.

@joycej9415 2 жыл бұрын

But make sure you need them. I thought the balls might help my hand pain but using them caused me to get PT as it made my trigger thumb worse

@davelinkson1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I have minor trigger finger on the middle finger in that it sticks and clicks then frees up just the once at various times in the day, so the video helps a lot, thanks again.. I'm not doing too bad at 67 and trying to keep running with mild knee arthritis and do your stretches for knees and ankle. 👍

@Paarthurnaxdova Жыл бұрын

I’ve had trigger thumb for six months now. It is worse in the morning and at night. I’m going to wrap it. Thank you

@SPQRIUS 2 жыл бұрын

perfect timing again

@christine1965ish Жыл бұрын

i luv them.. i have back issue and trigger thumb... all of there methods are super and work!

@silexdebris 2 жыл бұрын

I hit mine aggressively with my massage gun and had great results. Basically the sore site near base of affected fingers and thumbs.

@debsanchez3881 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the explanation of WHY my thumb is having trouble. I wish I would have checked w/you sooner 🤦🏼‍♀️ I bought Turmeric Curcumin for the inflammation and will incorporate your recommendations while I wait for the referral from my doctor to respond…Love your channel. Blessings 🙏🏼

@ballyantonia 2 жыл бұрын

These guys are absolutely priceless. So generous.

@cheriebrantner5543 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’m dealing with this right now in my ring finger. Will do these and see. I had a cortisone shot but don’t want to use medication anymore.

@MadameX_ 7 ай бұрын

Thank you. I will do whatever it takes to avoid surgery.

@marcoleung7137 Жыл бұрын

Thx for sharing it is useful

@rvj663 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@antonsrepublic Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much you're a life saver

@satchel213 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@MrCuul59 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I tried an injection and it worked for a few months. My wife had the surgery a couple years ago and its pretty quick and easy, but if these exercises work, I’ll let the surgeon cut on someone else. Great information!

@barbs1298 2 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@Adele411 Жыл бұрын

Thank you both for this video. It is helping already although It may not be a trigger thumb as I was told. I woke up one morning after months of severe illness with my thumb flat against my palm. The problem is at the 3rd joint down by the wrist & I have great trouble extending the thumb & opening my palm.

@ragathnor326 2 жыл бұрын

I had trigger finger in a finger that went away after 3 years and then I got it in 2 fingers in each hand. No therapy helped and I got injections but I can feel the nodules now again...it's been 5 months since the injections and the pain is coming back. This can become an extremely painful, disabling condition...I couldn't do anything with my hands and the pain would wake me. These massages can help most cases but severe cases will need medical intervention. Thanks for making this video.

@mikekuhl2658 2 жыл бұрын

I had trigger finger on both middle fingers of both hands. Fingers were swollen & painful. I had injections into each hand. They worked great but did not last. The doctor told me that 2 shots into each hand is the limit. After that I ended up getting surgery to release the fingers in 2019. Surgery was quick and easy. Now my fingers are like new with no problems.

@BobandBrad 2 жыл бұрын

That is great to hear - it's really great when surgery works!!

@KeesHart 16 күн бұрын

I had the surgery for my left middle finger 4 weeks ago. I’ve been able to use my hand almost normally but at night the tendon-pulley area stiffens up and its very painful to get things moving again. Hope this problem goes away with more healing time. Or I may be in the 10% where the surgery is not a success 😢

@judithricca6915 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you; I am definitely filing this video for reference. About 25 years ago I had trigger thumb in both thumbs at the same time, a rarity which the doctor said she had never seen before and I said you can’t say that anymore, and had surgery. All OK with the thumbs BUT After that I had trigger finger in both hands middle & ringer fingers. I had cortisone/novocaine injections in each finger. The specialist said a maximum of 3 injections per finger, after that surgery. So far so good - minor surgery avoided. Thank you again.

@00clgordon 2 ай бұрын

I just got this in both thumbs at same time. It’s awful!

@unicron24 2 жыл бұрын

yall always know what needs to be fixed...

@tratay3027 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks helps alot

@dianaw4072 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I had no idea there were so many options! My 15 year old had trigger thumb surgery at Shriners Hospital when he was only 18 months old. They treated both thumbs bc while only one was stuck in a bent position, the other was already growing a nodule. Not sure if it was considered congenital or not but we have no idea what could've caused it in both thumbs at such a young age. He handled the surgery very well and recovered like a champ. Sometimes he has irritation in one or both if he plays too much guitar or video games but nothing that a little gentle massaging can't help. I also have a touch of it in my thumbs if I do too much with my hands. I am an artist and work with all kinds of materials so as long as I take breaks and stretch, it's not too bad. My thumbs are also "double jointed" or hyper mobile so maybe that is why? Curious.. is this heredity? My aunt had surgery for trigger thumb, too. 🤷🏻‍♀️

@AnnaBlueStar 22 күн бұрын

Thanks so much

@Prospermiinow Жыл бұрын

My hands feel like I hold them clenched in my sleep. It progressed into my middle and ring finger in both hands not being able to make a painless fist. Then the catch when I tried to bend fingers. Thank you so very , very much . I tried the cross...massage and it WORKS for my fingers. Thank you a million times and more. Peace and Perfect-Health to you and yours.

@Vivabermano Жыл бұрын

Thanks great video you guys should be number one

@TheJosa007 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advice on how to work the "bump" on my hand

@HeathWatts Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@kokopup 9 ай бұрын

I just came across your video and I have been experiencing trigger finger for a couple years now and my doctor said it was arthritis but did not really give me any remedy for it. I just tried massaging it for 30 seconds just as you suggested and I could already fold and make a fist with my finger. I will keep doing this and thank you for this informative video!

@sandythanksyousomuchforyou1004 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you for sharing this I will try

@BobandBrad 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@kelliumbstaetter8997 2 жыл бұрын

A few months ago I was suffering from trigger finger in my ring finger on my right hand. I had been suffering with it for about a year. I believe it may be due to the fact that I have started driving a lot for my job. It was very painful after a while. I bought a CopperFit Ice glove (the kind with the finger tips cut off). I wore it every day and it worked!!!! Even though I no longer suffer, I still wear my glove everyday.

@pamarabenton9039 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I had the tendon release surgery on my left thumb many years ago. Now my right thumb is starting to act up. I'm going to try these therapies, and hopefully avoid surgery.

@TheNzjojo 2 жыл бұрын

I could barely flex my pinky finger before watching this. Your pressure and massage treatment is working for me. Thank you! By the end of watching this, I can flex my finger more now but it's still a bit poppy and clicky but I'll continue massaging it for a while with the hope it goes away for good.

@willingj1 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem with my pinky finger. I was just diagnosed with Trigger Finger. The doc wanted to give me a cortisone shot, but I have glaucoma. The steroids in the shot would raise my eye pressure. My finger becomes painful to move (with popping) anytime I'm sedentary (sleeping or too much sitting). Once I'm out of bed or busy doing tasks I don't have any problems. I have been doing the massaging and flexing in the mornings and it has helped. I really don't want a shot and the doc stated if I couldn't get the shot, I would be a candidate for surgery. I don't want that either. Good luck.

@blissfulbaboon 3 ай бұрын

Thank you.Well done! Cross fiber friction does break up the nodule

@Gringanica 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, guys. I will try some of these methods!

@jaguarINC. Ай бұрын

Did it work?

@scottdhar 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen that Graston or IASTM techniques have been effective at treating trigger fingers. Along with mobilization of associated joints.

@PragmaticPerson 2 жыл бұрын

I have right-hand middle finger trigger finger. Thank you!

@nivekrekrap 3 ай бұрын

Vit B6 helps tremendously!

@rickk6724 9 ай бұрын

This worked for me! I have watched many KZfaq videos and done the stretching and exercising. None of this helped to any degree. I tried the kinesio tape and immediately my joint (middle finger) stopped catching. I still get occasional catching but minimal. I'm keeping cut pieces of tape handy to replace as needed. Hopefully this will give the joint a chance to heal. Thanks for the great tip. (Male - 75 years old).

@babystepsgarden6162 2 жыл бұрын

I have been dealing with this for a while. First my right hand, then my left hand. Right now I have trigger thumb and trigger finger on both my ring finger and my pinkie. Thank you for this video!

@cityvisual 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know the underlying cause? May it be diet related? I ask because my my hand became slightly swollen when my first finger developed into a trigger finger. Now, 6 months later the thumb and first finger on the other hand are triggering, plus my right shoulder and hip joints are becoming uncomfortable. It's as though a pencil point is being pushed into them.

@Rock1360 2 жыл бұрын

I have trigger finger but when I stick to a keto diet the trigger finger goes away. It will take about a month of the keto diet before the inflammation is reduced enough to have a smooth finger movement. Apparently the inflammation goes away with the reduced carbs. However if I get off the keto diet for a few days the trigger finger comes back. Then I get back on the diet again & it goes away in a few days. Give the keto diet a month & & stick to it to see if it works for you.

@tradingwithwill7214 2 жыл бұрын

Keto is unhealthy on many levels high fat oil etc is inflammatory for heart, IGF-1 growth hormone for cancer…especially with no fiber

@Rock1360 2 жыл бұрын

@@tradingwithwill7214 Try telling that to all the people that have benefited from the Keto way of living . Stick to trading Will.

@rebeccaw68 Жыл бұрын

Wow, you confirmed what I thought would work. Thank you! Just as people say to do other diets for a while, this one does too.

@rebeccaw68 Жыл бұрын

@@Rock1360 What diet works after you stop doing it? Name one.

@Rock1360 Жыл бұрын

@@rebeccaw68 Keto is the only one that works for me. Just cut off the sugar & carbs as much as possible if you can’t do the keto life style. Sugar is the culprit. The intermittent fasting helps also.

@sweetsue4204 2 жыл бұрын

Wow guys! Thanks! My pinky finger started clicking just a couple days ago, and you helped me find relief before the end of this video. 👍🏻 Excellent work, gentlemen! 🎉🥳🎉

@stevenlow6222 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@TheCrisses 8 ай бұрын

The new video on trigger finger is very helpful, you should link it here!

@agnestarpeh1184 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much,I'm having both hands and it so painful,

@jimgoodinmusic Жыл бұрын

Fellas thank you! I posed a comment about this when I found your channel but then found this video that was specific to the trigger thuimb. I use Kinsico (the CVS generic actuallY) and have wrapped the joint before the thumb joint when it was painful and clicking. I will try the cross brace you suggested in hopes that it will increase my backwards mobility. I hope I haven't let it go too long but regardless good to find some input.

@jescollo 2 жыл бұрын

Can you guys do a video on golfers elbow?? It would be much appreciated

@SusanJoySchleef 2 жыл бұрын

I had never heard of this. I watched it hoping that it might have something to do with the problem I've had with my right thumb for about 20 years. But it doesn't seem to be related. I've never had an official diagnosis, but I think I might have focal dystonia in the base of my thumb, caused by a repetitive use injury. The pain and inflammation went away after months of accupuncture treatments, but I never fully regained control over the motion. Fortunately it doesn't keep me from typing so I can use the computer for my work. And most of the time it doesn't bother me during the day. But I don't have much control over the movement of that thumb, especially fine motor control like trying to pick up a small object between my thumb and first finger. When it bothers me the most is when I'm trying to go to sleep at night and the thumb curls in and won't let me completely relax my hand. How about doing a video on ways that I could improve the muscle tone in the base of my thumb?

@southernmoststitcher3183 2 жыл бұрын

Do you read my mind?

@yetcustodio Жыл бұрын

thanks lot

@havaljamal9952 2 жыл бұрын

You are great

@workin4alivin585 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous!

@BobandBrad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@DMagnifyScentlady 2 жыл бұрын

Yahoo! Following!

@xerxi79 2 жыл бұрын

Making that pulley model was very cool, we trigger-fingered people absolutely felt it! When I woke up yesterday I noticed my finger locked. It was the first time I get this condition which was not pleasant at all (no pain at least), so I made a DIY cast with a rolled piece of paper tissue taped behind my finger across all its length. I slept with it because I feared the locking would appear again, and I liked that it restricts movement without making it impossible. I hope this will help get better sooner! 🤞🤞🤞

@kbarnes1927 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had trigger thumb. Man, It is painful 😣. Thumb brace helped little. Ice and massage were temporary fixes. Steroid shots finally alleviated the problem. It took about 3 shots many months apart for the pain to fully subside. The minor surgery was my next option. My Best to anyone dealing with this nagging issue!

@Traine05 2 жыл бұрын

did the shots hurt?

@Valleygirl4lifeCreations 2 жыл бұрын

@@Traine05 I want to know too if the shots hurt bad

@SPEED-7 2 жыл бұрын

How your tubm now? Did u do the surgery? Did your tubm feel numbness all the time?

@davidacurtis 2 жыл бұрын

@Valleygirl4lifeCreations @Traine05 Not OP, but I had the shots. The doctor/PA should spray your hand first to numb it before the injections, so the injection itself (the needle) doesn't really hurt. It's uncomfortable because they are injecting this liquid into a small space (i.e., your finger). Your finger will swell up for a few days. It took about 7 days for the injections to work for me, and they lasted about six months. I'm currently trying to decide if I want to do them again (I have 2 trigger fingers). The injections are actually into the hand at the base of the finger. Good luck. :)

@SPEED-7 2 жыл бұрын

@@davidacurtis hi sir, tq yoy for the reply, i had the steroud too, but why many people saya it only last for fee month only. I also had it twice, sometimes i have try my ny best not to use the trigger finger for other work, but but 5month later it came back, doc only say the shot only can be taken maximum 2 time only

@Julie-kb3mo Жыл бұрын

💙 Oh my gosh !!! I first acquired trigger thumb, and then a few months later, trigger finger in two fingers. (On my left hand, even though I'm right-handed~ I use both) THEN a few later, it began in two fingers on my right hand, as well ! 😩 All the while, I continued baking and hand mixing throughout excruciating pain and continual "locking." Ugh !! 😞 I wrapped them all in surgical in tape to just to keep them from locking up. It was SO PAINFUL. My orthopedist said I could get a cortisone injection, yet I wanted to avoid it if possible. Soooooo ... I began these exercises and stretches a few months ago ... which actually really hurt, yet I kept them up. WOW !!!!! 😮 Although there is still minimal clicking now, none are LOCKING anymore !!😄 It is AMAZING. The freedom I have once again is bringing me SO much joy ! Thank Y💜U guys SO MUCH. 🥲

@sandraimboden6660 Жыл бұрын

Oh mine finally after two decades became SEVERELY painful….like a spear being thrust into my hand. I fear that I am headed for the injections. I had been able to do all you have said until now L middle finger won’t bend without severe pain! Going to watch next videos on this too. Love you guys and prayers to encourage you Bob! You have much wisdom for us.

@sandep2149 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you B&B! I have 'finger lock up' on the middle & ring fingers AFTER heavy use, like yesterday digging out the gutter drain pipe that goes out to the street (broken). The work involed smaller hand tools. My ring finger just went rigid and being impatient about it just forced it to move again. No pain usually, just aggravation. I will try to be more gentle and use yiur tips.

@binance2018 Жыл бұрын

very effective

@jodeeclarklompa852 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my heavens! You may have just changed my life! I worked my trigger finger while watching this video and was able to go from bending my finger and hearing the pop and feeling the pain to bending my finger with no pain and no pop. And I now understand it better. Thank you!

@Justin.D.DC4L 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing, I'm currently dealing with a case of trigger finger.

@jdbbs1 2 жыл бұрын

Me too.. I tried a makeshift splint, and slept with it. I woke up i so much pain. It was so stiff. It’s ring finger on dominant hand 21 yrs of repetition on job. Thanks for the vide guys Good luck to you my friend

@dikunjprajapati604 2 жыл бұрын

Even I dont know. I am also suffering from same. All the time they publish the video and for any injury I am suffering from.

@kwc7391 2 жыл бұрын

I have lately been getting it when riding my road bike putting my hand around the hoods of the handlebar where the shifter/brake is located. It started about 1 1/2 years ago. I'm 69, been cycling for over 35 years, and just now having this. My left thumb started and had to get a shot last year, now acting up again when I wake up in the mornings. Now the right thumb is doing it. So now both thumbs......