Trigger Finger Treatment in Laguna Beach, CA
At Health in Balance, we understand how frustrating trigger finger can be. The affected digits may lock or catch in a bent position, making simple daily activities like gripping objects or typing more difficult. Depending on your needs, care may include intensive soft tissue therapy as part of a personalized plan designed to restore finger function and reduce pain without medication, steroid injections, or surgery.
What is Trigger Finger?
Trigger finger occurs when the flexor tendons or their surrounding sheaths in the fingers become inflamed, thickened, or irritated. This can happen in any finger, including the thumb, and can cause stiffness, snapping, or locking of the finger when bending or straightening. Early intervention helps prevent long-term restriction of movement and loss of function.
Common Causes of Trigger Finger
Understanding the potential causes of trigger finger can help you prevent it in the future. For those already experiencing trigger finger, it can be helpful to understand the causes in order to identify what may have caused your condition.
Trigger finger is often the result of one of a variety of factors:
Repeated Gripping or Overuse
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Diabetes
Inflammation and Mineral Imbalances
Injury
What Symptoms Does Trigger Finger Cause?
Symptoms can vary but often include:
Snapping, popping, or catching sensation when moving the finger
Pain, stiffness, or soreness near the base of the affected finger
Swelling or a tender lump in the palm
Finger locking in a bent position
Effective Treatment Options for Trigger Finger in Laguna Beach, CA?
Health in Balance offers a range of treatments, each addressing different aspects of trigger finger:
Myofascial Release Technique
Shockwave Therapy with PEMF
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy
IASTM & Deep Manual Therapy
"I have been coming to Health in Balance for many years, but most recently, I was experiencing "trigger thumb." I couldn't use my hand to do normal things like open a bottle or use my tools, so Dr. Lisa recommended I try their shockwave treatment. After just 3 sessions, I got full use of my hand back! I went from a 10/10 pain level to a 0. I'm now back to working on my special projects. Not only has this treatment given me back the ability to do the things I love, but I cannot say enough about the staff at Health in Balance. They are not only professionals, but also my friends! To anybody on the fence about coming in to Health in Balance, I say this: Jump off!"
Don S.
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