CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum : Tight Finger Extensor Muscles http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:40:25 +0000 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:35:34 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.03 360 www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1007 <![CDATA[CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_images/pt_logo.gif http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ <![CDATA[Tight Finger Extensor Muscles : You need to visit a PT and carefully...]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1007&PID=1497&title=tight-finger-extensor-muscles#1497 Author: justinjude
Subject: 1007
Posted: Oct 31 2012 at 12:35am

You need to visit a PT and carefully examine the areas which have the pain. Even the slightest of pain could be the start of diseases like arthritis. You should see a PT immediately. ]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:35:34 +0000 http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1007&PID=1497&title=tight-finger-extensor-muscles#1497 <![CDATA[Tight Finger Extensor Muscles : Our user asked: &#034;Hello, and...]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1007&PID=1391&title=tight-finger-extensor-muscles#1391 Author: Ask a PT
Subject: 1007
Posted: Jun 15 2012 at 6:23am

Our user asked: "Hello, and thank you so much for taking the time to read this. For most of my adult life, I have had very tight, knotted forearms in the areas where (I'm pretty sure!) my finger extensors are. Pushing down on the various "trigger points" I notice that I have a good deal of pain, and I think much of the wrist pain I've experienced is also a result of this. My question, basically, is should I do finger extension exercises (e.g. with rubber bands) AND massage -- or just massage, or what? I find it paradoxical that my muscles are damaged from both overuse and being weak. If they're weak, I should exercise them, but maybe they'll just end up tighter and more inflamed? Thanks again! I really appreciate any help you can offer."
 
Ask a PT Response: "For my patients that may have a condition such as yours, I'd probably work on manual therapy (massage) along with alot of stretching. I'd also determine which muscles are weak and strengthen those muscles. I probably would not work on strengthening the extensors if they don't test with strength deficits. If strengthening is required, a gradual progression will be from light weights to heavier weights. Bracing may help as well if there are severe ROM issues."
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