10 Facts You Should Know About Trigger Finger

3. Non-Invasive Alternative Treatments

The primary goal of treatment for trigger finger is pain reduction,[improve], and to enable the individual to continue with normal day-to-day activities. When trigger finger is chronic but not severe enough to warrant surgery, hand therapy is an option. Acupressure, moist heat, and ice packs can ameliorate pain. Working with a therapist and doctor and taking prescribed medications should alleviate much of the discomfort. One of the oldest at-home treatments is paraffin wax -- dipping the hand several times into warm, melted wax, and retaining this heat by wrapping in plastic and a towel.

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