Trigger finger makes a finger get stuck in a bent position. It may straighten suddenly with a snap. The fingers most often affected are the ring finger and the thumb, but the condition can affect any finger.

A trigger finger happens when the tendon that controls that finger can’t glide smoothly in the sheath surrounding it. This may occur if part of the tendon sheath becomes swollen or if a small lump forms on the tendon. The condition is most common in women over the age of 50. You may be at higher risk of trigger finger if you have diabetes, low thyroid function, or rheumatoid arthritis.

Symptoms of trigger finger may progress from mild to severe and include:

• Finger stiffness, particularly in the morning.
• A popping or clicking sensation as the finger moves.
• Tenderness or a bump in the palm at the base of the affected finger.
• Finger catching or locking in a bent position, which suddenly pops straight.
• Finger locked in a bent position.
• Triggering is usually worse in the morning.

Some people have found that a specific blend of essential oils can help with the pain. 

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