Trigger Finger

Although keyboard and mouse work involves lower pressure than a pincer grip, prolonged repetitive clicking continuously irritates the tendons. An ergonomic mouse (vertical) reduces forearm pronation, thereby relieving tension on the finger flexor tendons, and limiting hyperextension and hyperflexion with finger taping (companion or buddy taping) reduces pain during work. It is also important to maintain a neutral wrist position when using a standing desk. From the perspective of a Korean medicine clinic, prolonged computer work is considered an activity that depletes vital energy while continuously tensing the circulatory pathways of the hands and arms. If this strain persists even during treatment, circulation does not fully release, slowing down recovery. At Dongjedang, we guide patients on the principle of "reducing hand use the day before treatment" in accordance with the treatment cycle. We also recommend avoiding heavy work on the day of acupuncture or moxibustion treatment, as temporary hypersensitivity reactions may occur. We educate patients to practice simple acupressure techniques to aid circulation (stimulating the area between the thumb and index finger on the back of the hand and the center of the palm) during breaks in work.