Attention Martinsville residents! Twin Boro Physical Therapy is offering the best physical therapy in the state of New Jersey. Instead of googling “clinics near me,” visit our Martinsville office to speak with one of our expert physical therapists and begin your journey to better health.
Twin Boro Physical Therapy has 27 convenient locations across 16 counties, and we uphold a high standard of care at each location. We employ a variety of practitioners to comprehensively treat our patients’ conditions, including hand therapists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists. Many of our therapists have been working with patients for over 25 years and are highly trained in the latest therapeutic methods.
We want to go above and beyond for our patients, and one way we do this is through our One2FourTM approach. For this approach, we assign patients to one of four groups depending on their independence levels at home, need for assistance, and athletic abilities. This system encompasses patients ranging from complete dependence in the home to ultra-athletic goals. We connect each patient to a myriad of resources specifically tailored to make your rehabilitation journey as effective and efficient as possible.
What is Trigger Finger?
Trigger finger is the result of inflammation in the tendons that are responsible for flexing your fingers. When these fingers become inflamed, you will feel symptoms of pain, limited movement, and difficulty straightening or bending the finger.
In addition to pain and movement restrictions, you may also feel symptoms such as:
- Stiffness
- Heat
- Persistent pain at the base of the thumb or finger
- A bump at the base of the finger
- A snapping or popping sensation
- Inability to straighten finger after bending
The symptoms can act independently or together and be on one or more fingers simultaneously. Symptoms are typically at their worst in the morning or when straightening your fingers. Picking up objects may aggravate symptoms.
To help ease symptoms of trigger finger, here are two at-home stretches you can do to reduce pain and improve movement. However, a trained physical therapist can develop a comprehensive care plan to help prevent symptom worsening and future symptoms from developing.
Finger Extensor Stretch
- Lie the hand flat on a solid surface
- With the other hand, hold the finger causing pain
- Lift the finger slowly while keeping the rest of the hand flat
- Stretch the finger as far as it can go without feeling strain or sharp pain
- Hold for 10-15 seconds
- Repeat 5x
- Repeat each finger 3x per day
Finger Abduction Stretch
- Place your hand in front of you, extending your affected finger next to a nonaffected finger
- Use your thumb and index finger from the opposite hand to squeeze together the two extended fingers
- Keeping the pressure with your thumb and index finger, try to separate the two fingers.
- Hold for 10-15 seconds
- Repeat 5x at least 3x per day
Let’s go!
Martinsville, New Jersey residents who are looking for the best physical therapy clinic should look no further than Twin Boro Physical Therapy in Martinsville. We are open to new appointments and ready to welcome you into our community. To get started, call 732-552-0275 or visit our website.
