Joints
Trigger finger
A finger or thumb that catches, clicks or locks when you bend it.
Common signs
- Pain at the base of the finger or thumb
- A click or catch when you bend it
- A finger that locks bent, then snaps straight
- A small lump in the palm
How we help
Herbal oil and gentle heat on the hand ease the pain and swelling, with simple finger exercises to keep it moving. Trigger finger is more common with diabetes and in people who grip hard at work.
Treatments that can help
- Seka
Kalupada seka (herbal heat therapy)
Our traditional treatment: herbal oil on the painful area, a herbal bandage, and gentle heat from a warmed iron rod, only as warm as you can comfortably bear.
Talk to us about trigger finger
Call or send us a WhatsApp, or walk in during opening hours.