Hand problems

[Pedal Wench]

I've been getting symptoms of trigger finger - my pinky and ring finger don't move smoothly - they snap from one position to the next. I've only gotten it a few mornings, and it's better in a little while. I don't know if it's cycling related, because the first time I got symptoms, I had been off the bike for over a week. I've only woken up with it for a few days, but it's really a weird thing.

[latelatebloomer]

I had some really severe hand problems a few years ago, pre-riding days. No one could diagnose it. I went to an acupucturist and she cured it. She insisted that I keep my hands warm at all times - wearing gloves to do my barn chores and other outside stuff even when it was only a little chilly, making sure I waited til water was warm before I wash my hands.

Also, we tend to curl our hands and wrists up in all kinds of contortions when we sleep, restricting blood flow and healing. I wore braces that kept my hands and wrists in a straight but relaxed position.

I hope these ideas can help your hands heal up faster, too.