Here are a few of my Top 3 Trigger Thumb Exercises! 🙌 👍 Please let me know in the comments below how these worked out for you. Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so I can see all your COMMENTS! 🙏You can find the Oval-8 rings on my online store or on Amazon. Here are some links that may help- Oval-8 Ring shown in video- virtualhandcare.com/store/#!/Oval-8%C2%AE-Finger-Splints/p/611653017 (Size correlates to ring size). Or get on Amazon- (pack of 3 size 6,7,8) amzn.to/3iCtUsi *I recommend getting 2-3 sizes to accomodate for normal finger or thumb swelling. Always make sure you size your finger/thumb according to instructions.
This has been such a pain in the butt, and I'm hoping your techniques help me. Watching the video I was very distracted by your hair. It's nice. 😅 Thank you, for the info!
I bought the splint last night and it was a huge difference. Thanks a lot. I also started with the exercises and I hope them work. 😊. Thanks. What do you think about using ice,heat , arnica gel and pellets ? Let me know your opinion please.
@@tammymcguire6239 You can find it here- store4881025.ecwid.com/?a_aid=56c3a863adf41#!/Oval-8%C2%AE-Combo-Pack/p/396826612 or a few sizes here- amzn.to/3iCtUsi
I’m on the wait list for surgery since it got so bad that throughout the day it kept locking and very painful. I started doing these exercises 3 days ago and I’m not making this up. All pain gone, no locking. I will see how it goes and maybe cancel surgery. Thank you so much for uploading g this.
Fun fact: cold laser therapy will fix any stuck fingers, tendonitis, get rid of inflammation from arthritis, etc. I swear by it and I’m so glad I tried it on day. I’m investing in an at home device as I have rheumatoid arthritis. I came to this video as my thumb is in pain and can’t make it into my chiropractor’s office for laser and waiting for my laser in the mail.
A+, thank you! A month ago I had severe trigger thumb. I almost couldn't bend it at all, and if I did, I had to use my other hand to manually unbend it with a painful POP that brought tears to my eyes. The base of my thumb was tender and painful. I went to a hand specialist who offered me a cortisone shot (I declined!) and prescribed four weeks of physical therapy 3X/week (which I can't afford, I don't have coverage for that.) I decided to do my own PT, and I found this video. I wore my thumb brace night and day, and did all these exercises 2X/day. I also added a few more, like stretching out my fingers against a rubber band, and massaging the base of my thumb. As the joint gradually improved, I would manually bend and unbend it as far as it could go without popping (a little more each week but I never forced it.) Once a day I did the exercises with my hand underwater while I was in warm epsom salt bath. As of today, I can bend and unbend my thumb without pain or catching. I have only the very slightest pop when I unbend it, so I'm still doing the exercises and being careful, but I have my range of motion back and can use my thumb normally again. I saved $1000 in physical therapy and got the same results!
That's amazing. So happy to hear this. I'm in so much pain and have a little lump at the base, I can hardly touch it. I'm hoping mine gets better with these exercises. (3 weeks so far, not much luck) :( Thanks for sharing
Yeah, make sure to never force your thumb back into place! You can really injure it. I was taught to rub your other thumb at the base of your trigger thumb for several minutes, like your said. But Never force Your thumb if it gets stuck. Just leave it alone. Stay calm and relax. In time when you moving around doing stuff, it will release on its own and with the rubbing. Those splints are so helpful! Glad to hear tho your getting better!!🎉
Thank you so much! I did these exercises regularly for about 6 weeks and now have complete mobility of my left thumb, with no triggering or catching whatsoever. This video was a God send!
My trigger thumb began just recently, with popping in the morning, upon awakening. NO PAIN. I could feel the pop, but not hear it., but when I asked my husband to hold the joint gently, he could feel the pop. I just told myself a few months ago, that I should get two pot holders to get things out of the oven. I now get two, but, or of course I have to reverse this pop. I will try these exercises because the pain has been present just since yesterday, and I feel this is the first stages. At 77, I rarely suffer from ANY hand issues which is very surprising to me, because my hands are constantly busy, especially with cooking. My diet has always included lots of collagen from food. That may be the only reason I have had pain free hands. Thank you for the video.
My thumb is completely locked! I’ve done the exercises twice. I haven’t tried to bend it but it feels so much better! Thank you so much for sharing this!!!
Thank you!!! My specialist said that mine thumb is now the only one in 30 years that he has seen get better! All the others got the little quick operation with local anaesthetic. I will wait the full 6 weeks and see how things are.
The last 2 days I couldn't even bend my right thumb without being in excruciating pain. So I started looking for exercises to help and I so glad I came across your video...Right at this moment after doing those 3 exercises I can move my thumb without bringing tears to my eyes. Thanks...
Hi Michelle, just letting you know that this worked for me! I had determined through your video I was probably in stage two of trigger thumb on April 10th. After I had been to see a surgeon who wanted to do surgery, I found your video. I borrowed a too-large oval 8 the next day and taped it up until my correct size came in. I faithfully did your exercises and wore my brace for six weeks. During the last week I could tell the thumb was not going to trigger anymore. Now July 17th, I have been trigger free for a couple months. Only sign of anything is knuckle stiffness and it can get fatigued or "strained" when I over-use it. Thank YOU so much for helping me be proactive and heal myself without surgery!
Thanks for the help! My Oval 8 came yesterday! I love it! I can leave it on all day and wash my hand with it on. My home made splint was helpful, but I had to take it off to work in the kitchen. While I had it off, I away hurt my thumb. I am all so doing the exercises, and I am hopefully.
Thank you. I purchased the oval 8 yesterday and now doing the trigger thumb exercises. It's been 4 weeks and my thumb was getting stiff. My thumb is now relaxing and now I need to get the bend back your exercises.
I got trigger thumb from the way I hold my drawing pad. I was in agony and scared. I looked up why my thumb knuckle got so swollen and locked up to where I had to physically pop it back and that hurt soooo bad! I watched your video and did the exercises, I couldn't buy a brace, didn't have the money. So I worked hard on not bending it. After a couple of days, it felt a tiny bit better so I wanted to keep doing them while waiting for my pain doc appt. I did them exactly how you suggested for two months. It helped so much my Dr said keep doing them and see where you are in two months. Thank you so much! I can almost bend it on my own, but not quite there, the knuckle might have arthritis in it but it hardly locks up on its own now. Thank you again!
just head from the dr. I have trigger thumb on right hand. I followed these exercises. She recommended a cortizone shot inside the joint. I don't think the idea of me being a teacher writing all day long for 20 years sunk in. I didn't even get a brace.? So thank you for excercises. This was more helpful than my appointment at the office this morning!
Michelle, Thank you. A specialist said I couldn't heal my trigger thumb without a cortisone shot and possible surgery. I aggressively disagreed. I found you on UTUBE. In 24 jours I ordered the oval eight and taped up my thumb. I have been doing the 3 exercises above and have experienced relief. I use a small ball too which I came across in another youtube video you posted for Trigger fingers! Thank you so much for your easy-to-follow advice!
That's wonderful!! If this video helped, then you'll LOVE my new program Unlocked: Fix your Trigger Finger or Trigger Thumb Troubles to learn what else you can be doing to stop the triggering- virtualhandcare.com/fix-trigger-finger-and-trigger-thumb/
diagnosed with trigger thumb , and just did a cortisol injection today to the thumb tendon and have it worst and swelling a little (its a known side effect for 2 days) i actually asked my doctor if i need this injection and he recommended it.. now i watch this video and realize there are exercises and physical therapy for this trigger thumb issue, that maybe takes longer to heal but i don't mind . hope i didn't make a mistake with the injection . anyway ill try those exercises in few days when the swelling goes Thanks for the videos 👍 (thumb up Hahaha)
Thank you for sharing. I was diagnosed with trigger thumb and I followed steps by steps. My thumb is now getting better in less than a week. Thank you so much❤👍🏻 thumb up😊
Thanks for your video! I start the exercise and I do it 2 to 3 times a day since two weeks ago. My trigger thumb has a lot of improvement. This is my second time got trigger thumb and I had the pain for 4 months. Doctor does not allow for injection anymore as I already had once and he send me home and want me to do exercise. I have been watching countless RUclips video, doesn’t help until I found your video, I believe I can recover if I continue with the exercise, thanks again!
It has been 2 months since I came across this video and my trigger thumb has improved tremendously and almost can be considered as fully recovered. Thanks again!
I am a highly functional hypochondriac. I thought rigor mortis was setting in. LOL I like your sweet spirit and calm voice. Very informative video. The thumb just started acting up a couple weeks ago and I believe these exercises will indeed help. Thank you so much, Lots of love from Alabama.
Thank u so much for the trigger thumb exercise. My Trigger Thumb have a 95% improvement for 2 months and a half months now. It is still on the healing stage. I still use the band aid as a splint every night. I thought I would have undergo an operation. But Save a lot of money and the pain I would have undergone if I did not watch this Video.
These exercises WORK! It took almost 2 months, but it did work. I bought the oval 8 and a warning. You WILL lose it at some point unless you tape it to your thumb. 3 years later I'm now having trigger finger of my right pointer finger, so I'm back for more exercises and I just ordered more oval 8's because my thumb one doesn't fit my pointer.
Thank you so much , I was really fearful of the getting a needle in my thumb or even worse , surgery. After 2 weeks of stretching and exercising my thumb is back to about 80% movement. Once again THANK YOU.
Doug Steele, I got the shot of cortisone in my thumb for trigger finger and you were smart not to get it because it hurt so much during and after the shot I felt ill for days from the pain. I'm glad these exercises worked for you and I'll try them
By the way, I think the cause of my problems is my smartphone. That particular thumb that has the trigger issues is the one I use a tremendous amount on the phone every day. My guess is modifying how I use my thumb with my smartphone will also help
Hi! Im Cecilia a senior in my seventies and I'm having trouble with my thumbs specially my left side I ignored it for a long time and did my daily activities with pain and stuffed thumb! Now I'm starting now to follow through with you today Dec the second after months of procrastination! I got the trigger thumb that I bought and hardly used it! Now I'm starting your recommendation and exercise I had a bad left shoulder also! You're great is giving me some hope and optimism thank you so much and may God Bless you!!! Cecilia
I just started using your video today and clearly had a great amount of catching/triggering during it. I heard you say that I shouldn't have any at all. And I did. But maybe I am new to it.
thank you so much ! I have not been diagnosed with trigger finger yet, but I will see my doctor about it. I like the splints and will ask about those. Very helpful video !
I don't usually comment, but I have had trigger thumb for 3 weeks with no relief. 😢 having just had an xray, am waiting for results as its been extremely painful. You're exercises have helped the pain so much, and I wanted to say a huge thank you. For anyone in pain, you are a God send.
Just what I needed, thank you! I started watching this video and went looking for the Oval 8 I got for the trigger finger on middle finger of opposite hand a couple years ago. It fits, hurrah! My thumb trigger (pinky too, but it's not as bad) started immediately after I had endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery on my left hand, now 4 weeks ago. I wasn't shocked because I had read that this can happen. The info said they don't understand the association! Anyway, I figure your trigger finger exercises and stretches are just what I need. My cousin (an M.D.) said that surgery can fix trigger finger, but I am hoping to fix these the "conservative" way.
I had never heard of trigger finger before researching what was going on with my thumb. I searched for PT options, and yours is the best I found. I ordered figure-8 splints yesterday, and they will arrive this morning-any minute now. THANKS!!!
These exercises are very helpful, thank you so much for sharing! I can feel a difference already! And the oval 8 splints are wonderful at keeping my thumb straight so I won't be in pain when it catches/gets stuck throughout the day!
I just wanted to say thank you. I developed trigger thumb about 6 months ago or so. Diagnosed 2 months ago, scheduled Dr appt for shot when I found you. I postponed the Dr and ordered the oval 8 -3 pack of different sizes, ( really important because some days my thumb would swell up) and did the exercises. 2 months later, no trigger thumb. I still wear the oval 8 when I sleep and sometimes during the day and still do some stretching but I just wanted to thank you for the help it really worked!!
What a great companion reference video to the Virtual Hand Care online appointment I had with you! This is very helpful and it helps me understand how to do these isometric stretches correctly! Just following along as you did the exercises really helped my trigger thumb! Thank you for the work you put into these videos and for sharing such invaluable information! You are making the world a better place!
I love the oval 8 splint because it allows me to still get things done without my thumb triggering, but I feel like it is giving me some nerve damage on the outside edge of my thumb, so I stopped wearing it as much. Love the exercises you showed and will give them a try.
I will try this exercise, coz i have been suffering for trigger finger since April and a doctor told me that i should go for operation. But before that i will do those exercises. Thanks for your video
Wow….this video is awesome…..your presentation is awesome…..I am excited to get my thumb back to 100% good health. These exercises look so spot on. Thanks again….blessings….BB
I started wearing the oval 8 splint in February. I’ve worn it almost 24 hours a day. My thumb seems to have finally healed. It has been very stiff since removing the oval 8, probably because I didn’t exercise it enough. I will say, I feel so much better. Your method truly works. I have been doing epsom salt soaks for the stiffness.
I have been in pain on and off for several months and had no idea what was wrong with my thumb! A chiropractor said he could fix it in one visit but the pain would be the worst pain I ever felt and I have given birth twice! That did not resonate with me. I researched trigger thumb and your videos popped up. I ordered the oval 8 (I have a velcro wrist/thumb brace but have not been consistent in wearing it) and have been practicing your 3 exercises today...day one. I will follow this for the next 4-6 weeks and hopefully my thumb will be healed. Thank you so much for this information.
thank you for your video!I am suffering from SUBACROMIAL SHOULDER with a lot of pain, it is affecting my hand, I am starting to use therapy putty, I ask you if you can advise some exercises,very thankful.
Girl, Thank you so much. I’m scheduled for surgery in January if this works No surgery for me👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽I’m a Type1 and this hand is my right hand thumb. Dominant hand. Trigger finger are really messed up my left hand. So lets see if this works❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I am AMAZED! I started having “clicking” of my left thumb 3 months ago. (Luckily I’m right-hand dominant) This progressed to the point where I have been unable to bend my thumb within the last month without clicking hard and pain…and literally looking at my thumb and telling my brain to bend it…very hard to do! (I’m sure others may understand this) If I use my other hand to bend the top joint of my thumb, no problem or pain. So basically, my thumb is kind of stuck in a straight position. I swear on my life that I only did your instructions once…and only following the video, not even doing the reps you suggested (yet!) and I can ALREADY bend my thumb without pain or brain hesitation! I’m blown away! (But I need to stop bending it like crazy in excitement & let it rest!) I do have another question…and maybe you have another video addressing this? …I have dealt with carpal tunnel issues for many years, especially in my dominant right hand -comes/goes-I wear a full night brace now that has been a game changer but this past summer I also developed numbness in my left thumb tip and middle finger tip that is consistent 24/7. Any suggestions for this? Thank u so much!
I have lots of resources! These 2 are great for carpal tunnel prevention- ruclips.net/video/brnslTYiDuY/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/R2Wa2QPU_KI/видео.html. And my Unlocked program shows you how to stop the triggering- virtualhandcare.com/fix-trigger-finger-and-trigger-thumb/. And yes you don't want to keep 'checking' it! 😄
I had a steroid injection for the first time I had trigger thumb.This 2nd time I did these exercises faithfully for 7 weeks and they worked .Almost pain free now with only occasional trigger.I am a golfer so tape the thumb when I play.Thank you so much for sharing this video
I suffer thumb trigger finger,i did the excercises u shared and it helps my thumb relax.thank you i will do it again.i still suffer the pain thanks for the advise not to click,i will not do it again bcoz so much pain it really hurts.i will share your video thank you im from Philippines.😊❤️
I’m in a oval 8 until December 16 , pain has lessened but the thumb has become stiffened straight . I’m hoping it will heal enough to get the use back , I’m gonna try to do these excercise as well !
Thank you!! Got trigger thumb in dominant hand and trigger ring finger in the other hand from heavy dumbells! Second cortisone shot not providing relief this time. Getting old sucks!
Thank you - so much better explained than from my Orthopedic surgeon! He actually said to use it so it would pop a few times a day so it didn't lock up, vs. your advice to ensure it didn't trigger - I trust you! :)
Fell twice during a trail race in June, sprained my wrist/hand badly. Just getting full range of motion back but noticed my thumb starting to click. Looking forward to trying the exercises.
Thank you for giving me the answer to the pain I have in my thumb. I have had X-rays , scans, and cortisone injections. Still have pain. I will do those exercises. Again, thank you . Georgie
These thumb exercises enabled me to avoid surgery. I did surgery on my middle finger a few years ago. I am so grateful I did not have to do it again!!!!
Thank you so much for the video,will try to do the exercises as deligently as possible. Started getting trigger thumb about a month ago, and yes, it's so frustrating when you cannot get your work done properly!!😂😂
Thank you for posting this. My thumb started popping at the tip about a month ago. My first searches immediately told me it was trigger thumb, but they all also said I need surgery. I've been slabbed up in a splint or taped, but about once I week I do something dumb and pop it. That ring looks perfect! It's also nice to have exercises to do to help. I hoped I could find a solution like this as I used exercises to repair my tendonitis in my wrist.
Hi Michelle, Started doing the trigger thumb exercises this week. I'm not clear about the 3rd exercise, when you take the non-injured thumb and push against the tip of the injured thumb, do you push back with the injured thumb or offer no resistance with the injured thumb?
I don't use my non injured thumb to apply resistance. I use my index and middle fingers to apply the pressure and my triggering thumb is resisting that. Does that make sense?
Iam from india cant even able to lift my thumb in few my thumb is completely moving thank you very much I hope you will do much good vedious in future love mam from india ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I woke up to a pain in my thumb 2 weeks ago. I thought it would pass. I didn’t even know such a condition existed! I had to Google it and was shocked! I don’t like doctors and to be honest the state of the healthcare system in the UK I’ll be lucky to get seen! I’m trying these exercises. Already feel relief after doing this the once! Thank you 😊 I hope this thing corrects over time 🙏🏽 Update: 3 weeks in of doing all of these I am getting better. My finger isn’t locking but I am still doing the exercises as a caution. Thank you ❤
With exercise #2, do you bend the thumb knuckle also, or just the 1st knuckle and keep the rest straight? Thanks for the good video ... I'm in stage 4, but will try these for a year and recover or review at that time.
Although my situation is not extreme, I found this video because I am having steadily increasing pain and uselessness in my thumb --something I didn't know happens. As I followed the video instructions, I felt tingling up into my elbow sort of the same as when I workout an unused muscle. I will keep up with this and hopefully see a decrease in pain over time. I have done other hand exercises for mouse hand to stay ahead of it but I guess I never considered the thumb would need a workout too. I wonder what other body parts will announce themselves in need of tlc as I age. Bring it on. Thanks for creating this video it was easy to understand and follow. ❤
Thanks for the video. I sure hope this works. I just ordered my oval eight splint. I’m so tired of this recurring trigger thumb. I am trying to avoid surgery. I just can’t imagine not being able to use my right hand for anything after surgery. It’s bad enough as it is with it being in a split.
Thanks so much for sharing these tips on exercising trigger thumb. I’ve watched your video 3-5 times and used three of the techniques you demonstrated. It’s helping me so thanks again. 👍🏽
Great video-wish I would have known this 3 years ago. I had trigger finger on both thumbs and ended up having the medical procedure to release it. My thumbs do not feel the same and it is bothersome.
That's what prompted me to schedule an appointment with Michelle. Cortisone shots and surgery were recommended and I wanted to see if there was any way to resolve this without resorting to those options. Michelle has been wonderful in providing the education and path to recovery. My fear is that even after surgery I would still be having issues or it would feel different because surgery is a permanent procedure.
I am healing!!! Told by hand surgeon and orthopedic doctor I needed surgery. I listened to your video in mid September and purchased a set of the oval eights and started end of September. Over the past few days while exercising noticed my thumb is functioning. I am still taking care using splint and exercising so how do I transition from the splints?
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Here are a few of my Top 3 Trigger Thumb Exercises! 🙌 👍 Please let me know in the comments below how these worked out for you. Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so I can see all your COMMENTS! 🙏You can find the Oval-8 rings on my online store or on Amazon. Here are some links that may help- Oval-8 Ring shown in video- virtualhandcare.com/store/#!/Oval-8%C2%AE-Finger-Splints/p/611653017 (Size correlates to ring size). Or get on Amazon- (pack of 3 size 6,7,8) amzn.to/3iCtUsi
*I recommend getting 2-3 sizes to accomodate for normal finger or thumb swelling. Always make sure you size your finger/thumb according to instructions.
This has been such a pain in the butt, and I'm hoping your techniques help me. Watching the video I was very distracted by your hair.
It's nice. 😅
Thank you, for the info!
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I bought the splint last night and it was a huge difference. Thanks a lot. I also started with the exercises and I hope them work. 😊. Thanks.
What do you think about using ice,heat , arnica gel and pellets ? Let me know your opinion please.
Where can I get an oval eight?
@@tammymcguire6239 You can find it here- store4881025.ecwid.com/?a_aid=56c3a863adf41#!/Oval-8%C2%AE-Combo-Pack/p/396826612 or a few sizes here- amzn.to/3iCtUsi
I’m on the wait list for surgery since it got so bad that throughout the day it kept locking and very painful. I started doing these exercises 3 days ago and I’m not making this up. All pain gone, no locking. I will see how it goes and maybe cancel surgery. Thank you so much for uploading g this.
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Do you mind telling if you ever got surgery?
Fun fact: cold laser therapy will fix any stuck fingers, tendonitis, get rid of inflammation from arthritis, etc. I swear by it and I’m so glad I tried it on day. I’m investing in an at home device as I have rheumatoid arthritis.
I came to this video as my thumb is in pain and can’t make it into my chiropractor’s office for laser and waiting for my laser in the mail.
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@@infecti0uss I have RA also. Where did you get the cold laser treatment
A+, thank you! A month ago I had severe trigger thumb. I almost couldn't bend it at all, and if I did, I had to use my other hand to manually unbend it with a painful POP that brought tears to my eyes. The base of my thumb was tender and painful. I went to a hand specialist who offered me a cortisone shot (I declined!) and prescribed four weeks of physical therapy 3X/week (which I can't afford, I don't have coverage for that.) I decided to do my own PT, and I found this video. I wore my thumb brace night and day, and did all these exercises 2X/day. I also added a few more, like stretching out my fingers against a rubber band, and massaging the base of my thumb. As the joint gradually improved, I would manually bend and unbend it as far as it could go without popping (a little more each week but I never forced it.) Once a day I did the exercises with my hand underwater while I was in warm epsom salt bath. As of today, I can bend and unbend my thumb without pain or catching. I have only the very slightest pop when I unbend it, so I'm still doing the exercises and being careful, but I have my range of motion back and can use my thumb normally again. I saved $1000 in physical therapy and got the same results!
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That's amazing. So happy to hear this. I'm in so much pain and have a little lump at the base, I can hardly touch it. I'm hoping mine gets better with these exercises. (3 weeks so far, not much luck) :( Thanks for sharing
@@Selfcarechatdo you have a thumb splint? Make sure to use that. They really help.
Yeah, make sure to never force your thumb back into place! You can really injure it. I was taught to rub your other thumb at the base of your trigger thumb for several minutes, like your said. But Never force Your thumb if it gets stuck. Just leave it alone. Stay calm and relax. In time when you moving around doing stuff, it will release on its own and with the rubbing. Those splints are so helpful!
Glad to hear tho your getting better!!🎉
Thank you so much! I did these exercises regularly for about 6 weeks and now have complete mobility of my left thumb, with no triggering or catching whatsoever. This video was a God send!
Ohh God I have this left thumb trigger as well. starting the exercise. Thanks
It took 3 whole months but I am now trigger-free. So grateful for your video! Thank you!
My trigger thumb began just recently, with popping in the morning, upon awakening. NO PAIN. I could feel the pop, but not hear it., but when I asked my husband to hold the joint gently, he could feel the pop. I just told myself a few months ago, that I should get two pot holders to get things out of the oven. I now get two, but, or of course I have to reverse this pop. I will try these exercises because the pain has been present just since yesterday, and I feel this is the first stages. At 77, I rarely suffer from ANY hand issues which is very surprising to me, because my hands are constantly busy, especially with cooking. My diet has always included lots of collagen from food. That may be the only reason I have had pain free hands. Thank you for the video.
fantastic excercises! thank you. It takes ages for me to get an appt. with a fysiotherapist, so this is a great help. Thank you!
I have also experienced trigger thumb, I suffered it for about 5 months, but luckily it heals naturally, without any medical intervention,
Oval 8 and already seeing relief relief for that and now starting exercises. 1 week in and already seeing results. Thanks so much.
My thumb is completely locked! I’ve done the exercises twice. I haven’t tried to bend it but it feels so much better! Thank you so much for sharing this!!!
Thank you!!! My specialist said that mine thumb is now the only one in 30 years that he has seen get better! All the others got the little quick operation with local anaesthetic. I will wait the full 6 weeks and see how things are.
The last 2 days I couldn't even bend my right thumb without being in excruciating pain. So I started looking for exercises to help and I so glad I came across your video...Right at this moment after doing those 3 exercises I can move my thumb without bringing tears to my eyes. Thanks...
Hi Michelle, just letting you know that this worked for me! I had determined through your video I was probably in stage two of trigger thumb on April 10th. After I had been to see a surgeon who wanted to do surgery, I found your video. I borrowed a too-large oval 8 the next day and taped it up until my correct size came in. I faithfully did your exercises and wore my brace for six weeks. During the last week I could tell the thumb was not going to trigger anymore. Now July 17th, I have been trigger free for a couple months. Only sign of anything is knuckle stiffness and it can get fatigued or "strained" when I over-use it. Thank YOU so much for helping me be proactive and heal myself without surgery!
Thanks for the help!
My Oval 8 came yesterday! I love it! I can leave it on all day and wash my hand with it on. My home made splint was helpful, but I had to take it off to work in the kitchen. While I had it off, I away hurt my thumb. I am all so doing the exercises, and I am hopefully.
I started these exercises 4 days ago and have 50% improvement in my thumb. These exercises really work.
This is really great news! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much. Very helpful!
I got the oval 8’s and now working on the exercise. 🙏🏻🙏🏻 this works!!
Yes, this thumb-triggering is new to me! I hadn't heard of it before. This has been very simple yet extremely helpful. Thanks
Thank you. I purchased the oval 8 yesterday and now doing the trigger thumb exercises. It's been 4 weeks and my thumb was getting stiff. My thumb is now relaxing and now I need to get the bend back your exercises.
That felt real good 👍🏾 thank you so much
I got trigger thumb from the way I hold my drawing pad. I was in agony and scared. I looked up why my thumb knuckle got so swollen and locked up to where I had to physically pop it back and that hurt soooo bad!
I watched your video and did the exercises, I couldn't buy a brace, didn't have the money. So I worked hard on not bending it. After a couple of days, it felt a tiny bit better so I wanted to keep doing them while waiting for my pain doc appt. I did them exactly how you suggested for two months. It helped so much my Dr said keep doing them and see where you are in two months. Thank you so much! I can almost bend it on my own, but not quite there, the knuckle might have arthritis in it but it hardly locks up on its own now. Thank you again!
just head from the dr. I have trigger thumb on right hand. I followed these exercises. She recommended a cortizone shot inside the joint. I don't think the idea of me being a teacher writing all day long for 20 years sunk in. I didn't even get a brace.? So thank you for excercises. This was more helpful than my appointment at the office this morning!
It actually felt good as I was doing these. I will definitely keep it up. Thank you so much. 👍😁
Michelle, Thank you. A specialist said I couldn't heal my trigger thumb without a cortisone shot and possible surgery. I aggressively disagreed.
I found you on UTUBE. In 24 jours I ordered the oval eight and taped up my thumb. I have been doing the 3 exercises above and have experienced relief.
I use a small ball too which I came across in another youtube video you posted for Trigger fingers! Thank you so much for your easy-to-follow advice!
You are welcome! I am glad you are being proactive!! 👍
Danke!
Your video has allowed me to keep working while I wait for the doctors. I was in so much pain before. Thank you.
That's wonderful!! If this video helped, then you'll LOVE my new program Unlocked: Fix your Trigger Finger or Trigger Thumb Troubles to learn what else you can be doing to stop the triggering- virtualhandcare.com/fix-trigger-finger-and-trigger-thumb/
diagnosed with trigger thumb , and just did a cortisol injection today to the thumb tendon and have it worst and swelling a little (its a known side effect for 2 days)
i actually asked my doctor if i need this injection and he recommended it..
now i watch this video and realize there are exercises and physical therapy for this trigger thumb issue, that maybe takes longer to heal but i don't mind
. hope i didn't make a mistake with the injection . anyway ill try those exercises in few days when the swelling goes
Thanks for the videos 👍 (thumb up Hahaha)
Thank you for sharing. I was diagnosed with trigger thumb and I followed steps by steps. My thumb is now getting better in less than a week. Thank you so much❤👍🏻 thumb up😊
Thanks for your video! I start the exercise and I do it 2 to 3 times a day since two weeks ago. My trigger thumb has a lot of improvement. This is my second time got trigger thumb and I had the pain for 4 months. Doctor does not allow for injection anymore as I already had once and he send me home and want me to do exercise. I have been watching countless RUclips video, doesn’t help until I found your video, I believe I can recover if I continue with the exercise, thanks again!
It has been 2 months since I came across this video and my trigger thumb has improved tremendously and almost can be considered as fully recovered. Thanks again!
bro your thumb was dislocated ? my thumb is dislocated 14 day before now my stiches is open and my thumb is straigh not moved i am very upset
@@azanshamasofficial2076 no it was not dislocated..it was trigger thumb which is completely different than dislocation.
Very effective, am able to see improvement in my thumb. Thanks.
I am a highly functional hypochondriac. I thought rigor mortis was setting in. LOL
I like your sweet spirit and calm voice. Very informative video.
The thumb just started acting up a couple weeks ago and I believe these exercises will indeed help.
Thank you so much,
Lots of love from Alabama.
Hello, Could you provide the same for the ring finger. Thanks a lot.
Thank u so much for the trigger thumb exercise. My Trigger Thumb have a 95% improvement for 2 months and a half months now. It is still on the healing stage. I still use the band aid as a splint every night. I thought I would have undergo an operation. But Save a lot of money and the pain I would have undergone if I did not watch this Video.
Thank you!!!! I will do exactly as you say. I just need to find the thumb splint.
These exercises WORK! It took almost 2 months, but it did work. I bought the oval 8 and a warning. You WILL lose it at some point unless you tape it to your thumb. 3 years later I'm now having trigger finger of my right pointer finger, so I'm back for more exercises and I just ordered more oval 8's because my thumb one doesn't fit my pointer.
I have the splint and the exercises and yes diagnostic - thank you - also purchased a round "ice ball" maker for cold therapy
Thank you for the Superthanks!
Thank you so much , I was really fearful of the getting a needle in my thumb or even worse , surgery.
After 2 weeks of stretching and exercising my thumb is back to about 80% movement. Once again THANK YOU.
Doug Steele, I got the shot of cortisone in my thumb for trigger finger and you were smart not to get it because it hurt so much during and after the shot I felt ill for days from the pain. I'm glad these exercises worked for you and I'll try them
thank you for the exercises. I will do them for my thumb
Hope they help!
Excellent and informative. I was able to learn what exactly is going on and also provided three exercises to work on it. Thanks "👍"
By the way, I think the cause of my problems is my smartphone. That particular thumb that has the trigger issues is the one I use a tremendous amount on the phone every day. My guess is modifying how I use my thumb with my smartphone will also help
Hi!
Im Cecilia a senior in my seventies and I'm having trouble with my thumbs specially my left side I ignored it for a long time and did my daily activities with pain and stuffed thumb! Now I'm starting now to follow through with you today Dec the second after months of procrastination! I got the trigger thumb that I bought and hardly used it! Now I'm starting your recommendation and exercise I had a bad left shoulder also!
You're great is giving me some hope and optimism thank you so much and may God Bless you!!!
Cecilia
I just started using your video today and clearly had a great amount of catching/triggering during it. I heard you say that I shouldn't have any at all. And I did. But maybe I am new to it.
thank you so much ! I have not been diagnosed with trigger finger yet, but I will see my doctor about it. I like the splints and will ask about those. Very helpful video !
I don't usually comment, but I have had trigger thumb for 3 weeks with no relief. 😢 having just had an xray, am waiting for results as its been extremely painful. You're exercises have helped the pain so much, and I wanted to say a huge thank you. For anyone in pain, you are a God send.
You are great is all I can say
Really helped a lot
Just what I needed, thank you! I started watching this video and went looking for the Oval 8 I got for the trigger finger on middle finger of opposite hand a couple years ago. It fits, hurrah! My thumb trigger (pinky too, but it's not as bad) started immediately after I had endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery on my left hand, now 4 weeks ago. I wasn't shocked because I had read that this can happen. The info said they don't understand the association! Anyway, I figure your trigger finger exercises and stretches are just what I need. My cousin (an M.D.) said that surgery can fix trigger finger, but I am hoping to fix these the "conservative" way.
just started these and already they are helping.
I had never heard of trigger finger before researching what was going on with my thumb. I searched for PT options, and yours is the best I found. I ordered figure-8 splints yesterday, and they will arrive this morning-any minute now. THANKS!!!
These exercises are very helpful, thank you so much for sharing! I can feel a difference already! And the oval 8 splints are wonderful at keeping my thumb straight so I won't be in pain when it catches/gets stuck throughout the day!
Excellent info..... Will give it a try...and succeed :)
I just wanted to say thank you. I developed trigger thumb about 6 months ago or so. Diagnosed 2 months ago, scheduled Dr appt for shot when I found you. I postponed the Dr and ordered the oval 8 -3 pack of different sizes, ( really important because some days my thumb would swell up) and did the exercises. 2 months later, no trigger thumb. I still wear the oval 8 when I sleep and sometimes during the day and still do some stretching but I just wanted to thank you for the help it really worked!!
So happy to hear this! 👍👍👍 You are welcome!
What a great companion reference video to the Virtual Hand Care online appointment I had with you! This is very helpful and it helps me understand how to do these isometric stretches correctly! Just following along as you did the exercises really helped my trigger thumb! Thank you for the work you put into these videos and for sharing such invaluable information! You are making the world a better place!
Aw thank you Randy! Greatly appreciated 👍🙌
How do I get a virtual appointment?
Yesss, abduction - I learned that from my PT trainer Mia. I'm definitely getting the splint for both thumbs 👍🏼👍🏼...this is a great refresher
Thanks!
Wow Bonnie!! Thank you so much!
Very informative video I am suffering from my trigger thumb few days back and your video helped me alot stay happy thankyou God bless you
These are helping, thanks, I'll be getting a cortisone shot in a couple of weeks and will continue exerising!
I love the oval 8 splint because it allows me to still get things done without my thumb triggering, but I feel like it is giving me some nerve damage on the outside edge of my thumb, so I stopped wearing it as much. Love the exercises you showed and will give them a try.
I started with your exercises and recommendations 24 hours ago and I am already feeling relief.
Same!
I will try this exercise, coz i have been suffering for trigger finger since April and a doctor told me that i should go for operation. But before that i will do those exercises.
Thanks for your video
Wow….this video is awesome…..your presentation is awesome…..I am excited to get my thumb back to 100% good health. These exercises look so spot on. Thanks again….blessings….BB
You are welcome! Appreciate it!
Thank you I'm going to try these out🎉
Will this work for IP thumb jount?
Great..the exercise works well..thank you
I started wearing the oval 8 splint in February. I’ve worn it almost 24 hours a day. My thumb seems to have finally healed. It has been very stiff since removing the oval 8, probably because I didn’t exercise it enough. I will say, I feel so much better. Your method truly works. I have been doing epsom salt soaks for the stiffness.
Where did you buy the oval eight?
@@deeann9750I just ordered some from Amazon. You need to measure your thumb joint first to figure out which size you'll need.
Found mine online Wal-mart@@deeann9750
I have been in pain on and off for several months and had no idea what was wrong with my thumb! A chiropractor said he could fix it in one visit but the pain would be the worst pain I ever felt and I have given birth twice! That did not resonate with me. I researched trigger thumb and your videos popped up. I ordered the oval 8 (I have a velcro wrist/thumb brace but have not been consistent in wearing it) and have been practicing your 3 exercises today...day one. I will follow this for the next 4-6 weeks and hopefully my thumb will be healed. Thank you so much for this information.
How are you now? Thumb all good?
thank you so much- i am starting the exercises today
thank you for your video!I am suffering from SUBACROMIAL SHOULDER with a lot of pain, it is affecting my hand, I am starting to use therapy putty, I ask you if you can advise some exercises,very thankful.
Thanks so much ! Do you have any exercise for the wrist and middle trigger fingers mine seems to rotate. The thumb mine new one. Lol
Thank you.I will try these exercises..I have trigger thumb and it hurts😢🫰
Girl, Thank you so much. I’m scheduled for surgery in January if this works No surgery for me👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽I’m a Type1 and this hand is my right hand thumb. Dominant hand. Trigger finger are really messed up my left hand. So lets see if this works❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I am AMAZED! I started having “clicking” of my left thumb 3 months ago. (Luckily I’m right-hand dominant) This progressed to the point where I have been unable to bend my thumb within the last month without clicking hard and pain…and literally looking at my thumb and telling my brain to bend it…very hard to do! (I’m sure others may understand this) If I use my other hand to bend the top joint of my thumb, no problem or pain. So basically, my thumb is kind of stuck in a straight position.
I swear on my life that I only did your instructions once…and only following the video, not even doing the reps you suggested (yet!) and I can ALREADY bend my thumb without pain or brain hesitation!
I’m blown away! (But I need to stop bending it like crazy in excitement & let it rest!)
I do have another question…and maybe you have another video addressing this? …I have dealt with carpal tunnel issues for many years, especially in my dominant right hand -comes/goes-I wear a full night brace now that has been a game changer but this past summer I also developed numbness in my left thumb tip and middle finger tip that is consistent 24/7.
Any suggestions for this?
Thank u so much!
I have lots of resources! These 2 are great for carpal tunnel prevention- ruclips.net/video/brnslTYiDuY/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/R2Wa2QPU_KI/видео.html. And my Unlocked program shows you how to stop the triggering- virtualhandcare.com/fix-trigger-finger-and-trigger-thumb/. And yes you don't want to keep 'checking' it! 😄
Thumbs up great! Where to get figure eight for thumb?
It works to easy my trigger thumb. Thank you.
I had a steroid injection for the first time I had trigger thumb.This 2nd time I did these exercises faithfully for 7 weeks and they worked .Almost pain free now with only occasional trigger.I am a golfer so tape the thumb when I play.Thank you so much for sharing this video
This is great news! You are so welcome! 👍
I suffer thumb trigger finger,i did the excercises u shared and it helps my thumb relax.thank you i will do it again.i still suffer the pain thanks for the advise not to click,i will not do it again bcoz so much pain it really hurts.i will share your video thank you im from Philippines.😊❤️
Thank you so much. I've only done it for one day, and I can feel it's going to help quite a bit! Glad I found this video.
You're so welcome!
I’m in a oval 8 until December 16 , pain has lessened but the thumb has become stiffened straight . I’m hoping it will heal enough to get the use back , I’m gonna try to do these excercise as well !
Did it heal?
Thank you!! Got trigger thumb in dominant hand and trigger ring finger in the other hand from heavy dumbells! Second cortisone shot not providing relief this time. Getting old sucks!
Most most helpful. Mairéad, Ireland
Thank you - so much better explained than from my Orthopedic surgeon! He actually said to use it so it would pop a few times a day so it didn't lock up, vs. your advice to ensure it didn't trigger - I trust you! :)
Fell twice during a trail race in June, sprained my wrist/hand badly. Just getting full range of motion back but noticed my thumb starting to click. Looking forward to trying the exercises.
Thank you for giving me the answer to the pain I have in my thumb. I have had X-rays , scans, and cortisone injections. Still have pain. I will do those exercises. Again, thank you . Georgie
These thumb exercises enabled me to avoid surgery. I did surgery on my middle finger a few years ago. I am so grateful I did not have to do it again!!!!
What??!!! That’s wonderful news!!
So, Lori Antioch, your trigger thumb is completely healed? Without surgery?
Thank you Thank you again 💯
Thank you so much for the video,will try to do the exercises as deligently as possible. Started getting trigger thumb about a month ago, and yes, it's so frustrating when you cannot get your work done properly!!😂😂
Thank you for posting this. My thumb started popping at the tip about a month ago. My first searches immediately told me it was trigger thumb, but they all also said I need surgery. I've been slabbed up in a splint or taped, but about once I week I do something dumb and pop it. That ring looks perfect! It's also nice to have exercises to do to help. I hoped I could find a solution like this as I used exercises to repair my tendonitis in my wrist.
You are welcome! 👍
would love an update, I'm very scared
I have like, super early trigger thumb symptoms, i would guess grade 1 or something but these, especially the 3rd one really help. Thank you :)
Excellent madam.. good job.really very useful information 👍🙏
How do i tape my thumb? Thanks for the video
Hi Michelle,
Started doing the trigger thumb exercises this week. I'm not clear about the 3rd exercise, when you take the non-injured thumb and push against the tip of the injured thumb, do you push back with the injured thumb or offer no resistance with the injured thumb?
I don't use my non injured thumb to apply resistance. I use my index and middle fingers to apply the pressure and my triggering thumb is resisting that. Does that make sense?
@@VirtualHandCare OK, thank you very much.
Iam from india cant even able to lift my thumb in few my thumb is completely moving thank you very much I hope you will do much good vedious in future love mam from india ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I'm going to try it. Thanks for the demonstration
I woke up to a pain in my thumb 2 weeks ago. I thought it would pass. I didn’t even know such a condition existed! I had to Google it and was shocked! I don’t like doctors and to be honest the state of the healthcare system in the UK I’ll be lucky to get seen! I’m trying these exercises. Already feel relief after doing this the once! Thank you 😊 I hope this thing corrects over time 🙏🏽
Update: 3 weeks in of doing all of these I am getting better. My finger isn’t locking but I am still doing the exercises as a caution. Thank you ❤
Another great thumb stretch vid. I think this one hit the spot. Seems like a good complement to the other 5 ex thumb vid
Glad it helped!
With exercise #2, do you bend the thumb knuckle also, or just the 1st knuckle and keep the rest straight? Thanks for the good video ... I'm in stage 4, but will try these for a year and recover or review at that time.
Although my situation is not extreme, I found this video because I am having steadily increasing pain and uselessness in my thumb --something I didn't know happens. As I followed the video instructions, I felt tingling up into my elbow sort of the same as when I workout an unused muscle. I will keep up with this and hopefully see a decrease in pain over time. I have done other hand exercises for mouse hand to stay ahead of it but I guess I never considered the thumb would need a workout too. I wonder what other body parts will announce themselves in need of tlc as I age. Bring it on. Thanks for creating this video it was easy to understand and follow. ❤
Thanks for the video. I sure hope this works. I just ordered my oval eight splint. I’m so tired of this recurring trigger thumb. I am trying to avoid surgery. I just can’t imagine not being able to use my right hand for anything after surgery. It’s bad enough as it is with it being in a split.
Thanks so much for sharing these tips on exercising trigger thumb. I’ve watched your video 3-5 times and used three of the techniques you demonstrated. It’s helping me so thanks again. 👍🏽
Great video-wish I would have known this 3 years ago. I had trigger finger on both thumbs and ended up having the medical procedure to release it. My thumbs do not feel the same and it is bothersome.
That's what prompted me to schedule an appointment with Michelle. Cortisone shots and surgery were recommended and I wanted to see if there was any way to resolve this without resorting to those options. Michelle has been wonderful in providing the education and path to recovery. My fear is that even after surgery I would still be having issues or it would feel different because surgery is a permanent procedure.
I am starting my treatment today , i need to get this fixed before hurricane season May 15th will see ?
No mine was not cancer it was a Lipoma- a fatty tumor.
I am healing!!! Told by hand surgeon and orthopedic doctor I needed surgery. I listened to your video in mid September and purchased a set of the oval eights and started end of September. Over the past few days while exercising noticed my thumb is functioning. I am still taking care using splint and exercising so how do I transition from the splints?
So glad I found this - where can I buy the oval-8??
I have it on my online store- virtualhandcare.com/store/#!/Oval-8%C2%AE/p/41316733