What stretching exercises can I do for trigger finger?

There are a number of stretching exercises that may be recommended for trigger finger. Some commonly recommended exercises include:

 

• Finger flexion – Using the opposite hand, grasp the affected finger at its base (near where the finger attaches to the hand). Flex the joints near the tip and in the middle of the finger without moving the rest of the finger. Then extend the affected finger back to where it started. Repeat 5 times.

• Finger extension – Start with the palms flat on a surface in front of you. Pick up the affected finger with the other hand and gently pull it up, away from the flat surface, slowly extending the finger. Hold that position for 10 seconds and relax. Repeat twice more.

 

• Resistance exercise – Bring the tips of the fingers and thumb together. Place a rubber band around them the mid-points of the fingers and thumb; the band should be snug but not uncomfortable. Gently pull the fingers apart against the resistance of the rubber band. Then relax and repeat 5 times.