Individuals suffering from a jammed finger: Can knowing the signs and symptoms of a finger that is not broken or dislocated allow for at-home treatment and when to see a healthcare provider?
Jammed Finger Injury
A jammed finger, also known as a sprained finger, is a common injury when the tip of a finger is forcefully pushed toward the hand, causing the joint to become compressed. This can cause pain and swelling in one or more fingers or finger joints and cause ligaments to stretch, sprain, or tear. (សង្គមអាមេរិចសម្រាប់ការវះកាត់ដៃ។ ២០២១) A jammed finger can often heal with icing, resting, and taping. This is often enough to allow it to heal in a week or two if no fractures or dislocations are present. (Carruthers, K. H. et al., 2016) While painful, it should be able to move. However, if the finger cannot wiggle, it may be broken or dislocated and require X-rays, as a broken finger or joint dislocation can take months to heal.
ការព្យាបាល
Treatment consists of icing, testing, taping, resting, seeing a chiropractor or osteopath, and progressive regular use to regain strength and ability.
ទឹកកក
The first step is icing the injury and keeping it elevated.
Use an ice pack or a bag of frozen vegetables wrapped in a towel.
Ice the finger in 15-minute intervals.
Take the ice off and wait until the finger returns to its normal temperature before re-icing.
Do not ice a jammed finger for over three 15-minute intervals in one hour.
Try To Move The Affected Finger
If the jammed finger does not move easily or the pain gets worse when trying to move it, you need to see a healthcare provider and have an X-ray to check for a bone fracture or dislocation. (សង្គមអាមេរិចសម្រាប់ការវះកាត់ដៃ។ ២០២១)
Try to move the finger slightly after swelling, and the pain subsides.
If the injury is mild, the finger should move with little discomfort for a short time.
Tape and Rest
If the jammed finger is not broken or dislocated, it can be taped to the finger next to it to keep it from moving, known as buddy taping. (Won S. H. et al., 2014)
Medical-grade tape and gauze between the fingers should be used to prevent blisters and moisture while healing.
A healthcare provider may suggest a finger splint to keep the jammed finger lined up with the other fingers.
A splint can also help prevent a jammed finger from re-injury.
Resting and Healing
A jammed finger must be kept still to heal at first, but eventually, it needs to move and flex to build strength and flexibility.
Targeted physical therapy exercises can be helpful for recovery.
A primary care provider might be able to refer a physical therapist to ensure the finger has a healthy range of motion and circulation as it heals.
A chiropractor or osteopath can also provide recommendations for helping rehabilitate the finger, hand, and arm to normal function.
Easing The Finger Back to Normal
Depending on the extent of the injury, the finger and hand can be sore and swollen for a few days or weeks.
It can take some time to start feeling normal.
Once the healing process begins, individuals will want to return to using it normally.
Avoiding using a jammed ម្រាមដៃ will cause it to lose strength, which can, over time, further weaken it and increase the risk of re-injury.
If the pain and swelling persist, see a healthcare provider to get it checked for a possible fracture, dislocation, or other complication as soon as possible, as these injuries are harder to treat if the individual waits too long. (University of Utah Health, 2021)
At Injury Medical Chiropractic and Functional Medicine Clinic, we passionately focus on treating patients’ injuries and chronic pain syndromes and improving ability through flexibility, mobility, and agility programs tailored to the individual. Our providers use an integrated approach to create personalized care plans that include Functional Medicine, Acupuncture, Electro-Acupuncture, and Sports Medicine protocols. Our goal is to relieve pain naturally by restoring health and function to the body. If the individual needs other treatment, they will be referred to a clinic or physician best suited for them. Dr. Jimenez has teamed up with the top surgeons, clinical specialists, medical researchers, and premier rehabilitation providers to provide the most effective clinical treatments.
Carruthers, K. H., Skie, M., & Jain, M. (2016). Jam Injuries of the Finger: Diagnosis and Management of Injuries to the Interphalangeal Joints Across Multiple Sports and Levels of Experience. Sports health, 8(5), 469–478. doi.org/10.1177/1941738116658643
Won, S. H., Lee, S., Chung, C. Y., Lee, K. M., Sung, K. H., Kim, T. G., Choi, Y., Lee, S. H., Kwon, D. G., Ha, J. H., Lee, S. Y., & Park, M. S. (2014). Buddy taping: is it a safe method for treatment of finger and toe injuries?. Clinics in orthopedic surgery, 6(1), 26–31. doi.org/10.4055/cios.2014.6.1.26
ការផ្លាស់ទីត្រគាកបង្កើនហានិភ័យនៃការកើតជំងឺរលាកសន្លាក់បន្ទាប់ពីរបួស ហើយអាចបង្កើនហានិភ័យនៃការត្រូវការប្តូរត្រគាកនៅពេលក្រោយក្នុងជីវិត ។ (Hsuan-Hsiao Ma et al., 2020)
For individuals who lift weights, are there ways to protect the wrists and prevent injuries when lifting weights?
Wrist Protection
The wrists are complex joints. The wrists significantly contribute to stability and mobility when performing tasks or lifting weights. They provide mobility for movements using the hands and stability to carry and lift objects securely and safely (National Library of Medicine, 2024). Lifting weights is commonly performed to strengthen and stabilize the wrists; however, these movements can cause wrist pain and lead to injuries if not performed correctly. Wrist protection can keep wrists strong and healthy and is key to avoiding strains and injuries.
កម្លាំងកដៃ
The wrist joints are set between the hand and forearm bones. Wrists are aligned in two rows of eight or nine total small bones/carpal bones and are connected to the arm and hand bones by ligaments, while tendons connect the surrounding muscles to the bones. Wrist joints are condyloid or modified ball and socket joints that assist with flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction movements. (បណ្ណាល័យជាតិវេជ្ជសាស្ត្រ។ ២០២២) This means the wrists can move in all planes of motion:
ម្ខាងទៅម្ខាង
ឡើងនិងចុះ
បង្វិល
This provides a wide range of motion but can also cause excessive wear and tear and increase the risk of strain and injury. The muscles in the forearm and hand control finger movement necessary for gripping. These muscles and the tendons and ligaments involved run through the wrist. Strengthening the wrists will keep them mobile, help prevent injuries, and increase and maintain grip strength. In a review on weightlifters and powerlifters that examined the types of injuries they sustain, wrist injuries were common, with muscle and tendon injuries being the most common among weightlifters. (Ulrika Aasa et al ។ , 2017)
Protecting the Wrists
Wrist protection can use a multi-approach, which includes consistently increasing strength, mobility, and flexibility to improve health and prevent injuries. Before lifting or engaging in any new exercise, individuals should consult their primary healthcare provider, physical therapist, trainer, medical specialist, or sports chiropractor to see which exercises are safe and provide benefits based on injury history and current level of health.
បង្កើនចលនា
Mobility allows the wrists to have a full range of motion while retaining the stability necessary for strength and durability. Lack of mobility in the wrist joint can cause stiffness and pain. Flexibility is connected to mobility, but being overly flexible and lacking stability can lead to injuries. To increase wrist mobility, perform exercises at least two to three times a week to improve range of motion with control and stability. Also, taking regular breaks throughout the day to rotate and circle the wrists and gently pull back on the fingers to stretch them will help relieve tension and stiffness that can cause mobility problems.
កក់ក្តៅ
Before working out, warm up the wrists and the rest of the body before working out. Start with light cardiovascular to get the synovial fluid in the joints circulating to lubricate the joints, allowing for smoother movement. For example, individuals can make fists, rotate their wrists, perform mobility exercises, flex and extend the wrists, and use one hand to pull back the fingers gently. Around 25% of sports injuries involve the hand or wrist. These include hyperextension injury, ligament tears, front-inside or thumb-side wrist pain from overuse injuries, extensor injuries, and others. (Daniel M. Avery 3rd et al., 2016)
ពង្រឹងលំហាត់ប្រាណ
Strong wrists are more stable, and strengthening them can provide wrist protection. Exercises that improve wrist strength include pull-ups, deadlifts, loaded carries, and Zottman curls. Grip strength is vital for performing daily tasks, healthy aging, and continued success with weightlifting. (Richard W. Bohannon 2019) For example, individuals who have difficulty increasing the weight on their deadlifts because the bar slips from their hands could have insufficient wrist and grip strength.
រុំ
Wrist wraps or grip-assisting products are worth considering for those with wrist issues or concerns. They can provide added external stability while lifting, reducing grip fatigue and strain on the ligaments and tendons. However, it is recommended not to rely on wraps as a cure-all measure and to focus on improving individual strength, mobility, and stability. A study on athletes with wrist injuries revealed that the injuries still occurred despite wraps being worn 34% of the time prior to the injury. Because most injured athletes did not use wraps, this pointed to potential preventative measures, but the experts agreed more research is needed. (Amr Tawfik et al., 2021)
Preventing Overuse Injuries
When an area of the body undergoes too many repetitive motions without proper rest, it becomes worn, strained, or inflamed faster, causing overuse injury. The reasons for overuse injuries are varied but include not varying workouts enough to rest the muscles and prevent strain. A research review on the prevalence of injuries in weightlifters found that 25% were due to overuse tendon injuries. (Ulrika Aasa et al ។ , 2017) Preventing overuse can help avoid potential wrist problems.
ទម្រង់ត្រឹមត្រូវ។
Knowing how to perform movements correctly and using proper form during each workout/training session is essential for preventing injuries. A personal trainer, sports physiotherapist, or physical therapist can teach how to adjust grip or maintain correct form.
Be sure to see your provider for clearance before lifting or starting an exercise program. Injury Medical Chiropractic and Functional Medicine Clinic can advise on training and prehabilitation or make a referral if one is needed.
Aasa, U., Svartholm, I., Andersson, F., & Berglund, L. (2017) ។ ការរងរបួសក្នុងចំណោមអ្នកលើកទម្ងន់និងអ្នកលើកទម្ងន់៖ ការពិនិត្យឡើងវិញជាប្រព័ន្ធ។ ទិនានុប្បវត្តិវេជ្ជសាស្ត្រកីឡារបស់អង់គ្លេស, 51(4), 211–219។ doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2016-096037
Avery, D. M., 3rd, Rodner, C. M., & Edgar, C. M. (2016). Sports-related wrist and hand injuries: a review. Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research, 11(1), 99. doi.org/10.1186/s13018-016-0432-8
Bohannon R. W. (2019). Grip Strength: An Indispensable Biomarker For Older Adults. Clinical interventions in aging, 14, 1681–1691. doi.org/10.2147/CIA.S194543
Tawfik, A., Katt, B. M., Sirch, F., Simon, M. E., Padua, F., Fletcher, D., Beredjiklian, P., & Nakashian, M. (2021). A Study on the Incidence of Hand or Wrist Injuries in CrossFit Athletes. Cureus, 13(3), e13818. doi.org/10.7759/cureus.13818
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គោលបំណងគឺដើម្បីជួយបញ្ចេញជាលិកាទន់ និងការរឹតបន្តឹង myofascial ដើម្បីកែលម្អចលនារាងកាយ។ (Kim J, Sung DJ, Lee J. 2017)
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ការសិក្សាមួយបានរកឃើញថាការចាក់ម្ជុលវិទ្យាសាស្ត្រជួយគ្រប់គ្រងលក្ខខណ្ឌផ្សេងៗដែលបណ្តាលឱ្យមានការឈឺចាប់រ៉ាំរ៉ៃ។ (Andrew J. Vickers et al., 2012)
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ជំងឺរលាកឆ្អឹងសន្លាក់
ការពិនិត្យឡើងវិញជាប្រព័ន្ធបានវិភាគការសិក្សាគ្រប់គ្រងដោយចៃដន្យដើម្បីកំណត់ថាតើការចាក់ម្ជុលវិទ្យាសាស្ត្រកាត់បន្ថយការឈឺចាប់ និងធ្វើឱ្យមុខងារសន្លាក់ប្រសើរឡើងចំពោះបុគ្គលដែលមានការឈឺជង្គង់រ៉ាំរ៉ៃឬអត់។ (Xianfeng Lin et al., 2016)
បុគ្គលដែលមានការឈឺចាប់សន្លាក់តែងតែងាកទៅរកការព្យាបាលបន្ថែមសម្រាប់ការគ្រប់គ្រងការបំបាត់ការឈឺចាប់ ដោយការចាក់ម្ជុលវិទ្យាសាស្ត្រគឺជាវិធីសាស្រ្តដ៏ពេញនិយមមួយ។ (Michael Frass et al ។ , 2012)
ការសិក្សាមួយបានបង្ហាញពីភាពប្រសើរឡើងតិចតួចក្នុងការបំបាត់ការឈឺចាប់នៅ 12 សប្តាហ៍។ (Rana S. Hinman et al., 2014)
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