Non-Surgical Orthopedics
TRIGGER FINGER TREATMENT
Serving the greater Phoenix Valley Area including Surprise, El Mirage, Sun City West, Maricopa County and beyond.
Dedicated to Medical Excellence for Over 15 Years.
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OVERVIEW
You bend your finger and it sticks. Then it pops straight with a snap you can feel. Trigger finger does that. It can get bad enough that the finger locks in a bent position, and you end up prying it loose with your other hand.
The problem is a swollen tendon. The tendon that curls your finger runs through a snug tunnel called a sheath. When it gets irritated and puffs up, it stops sliding cleanly and hangs up in that tunnel. That's the snap and the lock you feel.
Some things make it more likely. Repetitive gripping, the kind you get from tools, gardening, or steering wheels. Diabetes raises the odds a lot. So does arthritis. Mornings tend to be the worst, when the finger has stiffened up overnight and the first few bends catch hard.
Most cases don't need surgery. At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of Surprise, AZ, we settle the tendon down and get your hand moving smoothly again.
BOOKING APPOINTMENTS
Getting seen is simple. Call our office to set up a visit with our team, or use the online booking form whenever works for you. We'll pair you with the right provider and get your hand looked at soon.
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REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT
Grab a time by phone or online. We fit around your week and get you in without a long wait.
DIAGNOSE
EXAM & IMAGING
We check how the finger sticks, feel for the swollen tendon, and ask about your grip habits. Imaging is rarely needed for this one.
TREATMENTS
CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM
We calm the tendon with splinting and activity changes, restore smooth gliding, and address the gripping patterns feeding the problem.
FOLLOW UP
WE CALL TO CHECK IN
We track how the finger moves, adjust as it loosens, and give you exercises so the locking doesn't come back.
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The MODERN Approach
At MODERN, we take tremendous pride in making our customers happy above and beyond their expectations. We invite you to read what a few of our customers have to say about their MODERN experience.
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Surgeries Avoided
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It’s been a year post-op from a cervical disc replacement, and I’m moving like nothing ever happened thanks to Mark and his team! The special part about this place is they customize your rehab/therapy approach to fit your hobbies or sports. I’m not only healed and happy, I’m better than I was 10 years ago thanks to the strengthening exercises I was able to continue at home!
Hank M.
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I’ve been going to various physical Therapy for over 40 years, and without a doubt Mark and staff is the best. Go there you won’t regret it.
Mike & Holly Z.
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Wonderful staff and convenient location. They have cared for me through two knee replacements and I actually looked forward to each of my appointments!
Bill H.
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What Are You Experiencing?
You don’t need to know the exact name of what’s going on and most people don’t. What matters is how it feels to you. Use the short form to tell us, even if it’s just “my back hurts when I wake up” or “it feels like a sharp pinch.” Once we see it, we’ll give you a call to talk things over and figure out some next steps together.
LOW HIGH
SEVERE PAIN
If the pain is so bad you can’t think straight, please stop here and call 911 or go to the hospital. Getting safe is the first step. When you’re ready afterward, we’ll be here to talk about longer-term help.
MODERATE PAIN / DISCOMFORT
This kind of pain might not knock you down, but it makes life harder than it should be. Maybe it’s a stabbing pain when you move a certain way, or maybe it’s a dull ache that just won’t quit. Write it down as best you can. That’s all we need to get started.
MINOR PAINS & ACHES
Little things add up, too. A stiff neck, sore knees, or that nagging twinge you keep brushing off all matter. Share what you’ve been noticing, and we’ll help you keep it from becoming something bigger.
Quick Diagnosis Form
Answering Your Questions
Will trigger finger go away on its own?
Sometimes a mild case settles with rest and a splint. More often it needs treatment to fully clear, especially once the finger starts locking. Early care usually means simpler care, so it's worth getting on top of before it digs in.
Why is it worse in the morning?
The tendon stiffens overnight while the hand sits still. So the sticking and locking are most obvious with your first few movements. It tends to loosen a bit as you use the hand through the day.
Do I need surgery?
Many people improve without it. Splinting, activity changes, and sometimes an injection clear up a lot of cases. Surgery is there if those don't do the job, but it's not the starting point.
Which fingers does it usually hit?
The thumb, ring, and middle fingers are the common ones, though any finger can be affected. Some people get it in more than one finger over time, especially with diabetes in the mix.
Can I keep using my hand while it heals?
Within reason, yes. We'll flag the motions that aggravate it, like heavy repeated gripping, and show you how to work around them. Total rest isn't the goal. Backing off the triggers while the tendon calms down is.
"Our goal is to help you solve some of your most painful life experiences."
Josh Adams
MODERN PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE
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CHOOSING THE MODERN WAY
What sets MODERN PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE apart is that our physical therapists and orthopedists utilize advanced imaging technology to enable them to SEE what they are doing. That means care is guided by what we can actually see, not guesswork.
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