Trigger finger guitar

Functional dystonia or musician's cramp is a hand disorder that affects one to two per cent of all musicians and causes the fingers to move involuntarily. It is particularly common in those that play the violin, guitar, piano and clarinet and can be triggered by an increase in practicing or a change in techniques.

1. Can guitar playing cause trigger finger?
2. What is the best thing to do for a trigger finger?
3. Do musicians get trigger finger?
4. How do I release my trigger finger?

Can guitar playing cause trigger finger?

For instance, playing guitar, using pruners or other hand tools, or performing some tasks on an assembly line can cause strain on your hands and raise the probability of developing trigger finger.

What is the best thing to do for a 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.

Do musicians get trigger finger?

Trigger Finger

When stuck in a bent position, it makes a snapping or clicking sound when straightened. With musicians, it is usually caused by prolonged and forceful gripping of an instrument.

How do I release my trigger finger?

There are two types:

1. Percutaneous release. The doctor numbs the palm of your hand and inserts a needle into the area around the affected tendon. ...
2. Tenolysis or trigger finger release surgery. The doctor makes a small cut at the base of the finger and opens the sheath around the tendon.