For a few years now I’ve had trouble with the middle finger on my right hand. Sometimes when I bend it, it gets locked bent. Obviously having my fingers work is important to a magician. It’s been really bad the last few months, so I finally went to the doctor to have it looked at.
The doctor said it’s Trigger Finger and referred me to a hand specialist for the next steps. He said that the treatment is typically some sort of physical therapy and maybe an injection or two.
I really wish I had gone in over a year ago when it was clear that this was a chronic thing and not a one off sort of thing. Taking care of my hands should be a priority of anyone that’s a magician!
-Louie
Sorry to hear about that , but glad you are getting some treatment for the Trigger Finger.
At least it wasn’t “Birdcage Shoulder” ! (no joke: I know of an older performer who performed the cage for many years, but had to give it up because of torn rotator cuff and performing the cage irritated that condition and kept it from healing)
I’m glad I’m taking care of the finger now. I really should have gotten it looked at a long time ago.