Title: Jammed Finger: Symptoms, Treatment, and More
Headings: Identifying and Treating a Jammed Finger
Identifying and Treating a Jammed Finger
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
Tips for recovery
Outlook

Content: To strengthen the finger, you can practice making a fist, squeezing a ball, or holding objects in your hand. Find stress balls and other physical therapy products online. Tips for recovery
Avoid using the injured finger while recovering. If your finger is swollen, ice it for 15 minutes every hour until the swelling goes down. See your doctor or orthopedic surgeon if your injury is severe or doesn’t begin to heal with home treatment, or if there’s a deformity or loss of function in the finger. After you’ve recovered, use exercises to regain strength to your finger. Try making a fist, squeezing a tension ball, or holding objects in your hand. Outlook
Most of the time a jammed finger will get better on its own within a week or two. But even with treatment, your finger may stay swollen or sensitive for many months. During recovery, try to use the finger as little as possible while it heals.