As your body shifts toward menopause, your estrogen levels start to decline. One of the many things estrogen does is protect your joints from inflammation. As your estrogen level drops, your joints become more susceptible to stiffness and inflammation. And because trigger finger is a result of inflammation in the finger joints, you become more susceptible to trigger finger, too. While trigger finger can make it difficult to live your day-to-day life, the hand therapists at Hands for Living offer several treatment options to treat the condition. How Hand Therapy Can Treat Trigger Finger The dedicated hand therapists at Hands for Living will start by conducting a physical evaluation to examine the current levels of mobility in your hand and fingers. Treating Trigger Finger << continued from previous page
From there, we’ll design a personalized treatment plan based on your needs. The first step in treatment will likely involve creating an orthotic to help articulate and immobilize the affected finger. An orthotic is a brace designed to fit your specific finger and will help relieve pain, improve your range of motion, and increase strength in the affected area. Orthotics are an important part of treatment for trigger finger and can help you avoid invasive surgery. One of our hand therapists will help you learn to use your hands and fingers while wearing your device, helping you stay active during your recovery so you can continue to do the tasks that are important to you. Your treatment plan will also include a series of strength and range of motion exercises to complement your orthotic. Our therapists will teach you several different exercises you can do with your custom device to make sure the affected area maintains strength and function. Call Us to Schedule Your Appointment Today! At Hands for Living, our goal is to help you regain the function of your hand so you can get back to doing the activities you love. If you’re struggling with trigger finger, or if you just want to learn more about how menopause can affect your joints, call Hands for Living to schedule an appointment today! Sources: https://www.physio-pedia.com/Trigger Finger https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/2053369118757537 https://www.hindawi.com/journals/cmmm/2022/8104345/
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