- Why can't I move my ring finger independently?
- How do you fix ring finger Trigger finger?
- Why is your ring finger your weakest finger?
Why can't I move my ring finger independently?
Unfortunately for the ring and middle fingers, they have no independent flexors or extensors. ... Because the nerves for the ring and pinky finger are intertwined, it becomes harder to move each of these fingers separately. The same things happens between the ring and middle finger.
How do you fix ring finger Trigger finger?
Treatment
- Rest. Avoid activities that require repetitive gripping, repeated grasping or the prolonged use of vibrating hand-held machinery until your symptoms improve. ...
- A splint. Your doctor may have you wear a splint at night to keep the affected finger in an extended position for up to six weeks. ...
- Stretching exercises.
Why is your ring finger your weakest finger?
The ring finger might be considered weak because of this popular test: put your hand palm down on a table, then tuck all your fingers in to make a fist. ... This is not due to weakness per se, the ring finger is bound to the fingers around it with tendons that limit its movement. It is the most dependent finger.