on 12/9/2008
I really jammed my toe...it is black, blue, red, and swollen huge. Toe hurts when I put any pressure on it but it moves just fine and it is straight. I don't have any medical insurance...imagine that. Could it be broken?
on 10/27/2008
i have had a swollen thumb for 3 weeks now, hurt it polishing parts on an engine lathe. still hurts and is still swollen (about twice the normal size). is it broke?Do i need medical attetion? please advise...........
on 8/7/2008
Does anybody knoo any TIPS on how to0 heal or treat a jammed finger quickk and fasttt!!!becuz i have a game in 2days!i jammed yesterday nd my game is in 2days!!!
i tinkk i jammed or dislocated it...its hard for my finger to0 move or bend theres sum painn!!!sum1 help ASAP on TIPS on how 2 heal my jammed finger QUICK 4 my game!!!please nd thank you!
on 7/22/2007
Also, if your finger is really swollen and it continues to remain so even after couple hours with ice, your bone may be cracked. Go to a hospital and have it X-rayed and checked out. A small hospital fee is better than a finger that heals wrongly and stays that way for the rest of your life.
on 7/22/2007
Always remember R.I.C.E.!!
REST
-If you have sprained your finger, immediately stop what you are doing. Even if you only sprained it a little and you are able to continue, it is best you stop and rest. Continueing with only a minor sprained finger will only take longer for your finger to completely heal.
ICE
-Immediately apply ice. If you dont it will take a lot longer for your finger to heal. Ice helps reduce the swelling, it also releives some of the pain. Continue iceing your finger a couple times a day until the swelling has disapeared and your finger feels much better.
COMPRESS
- After you have iced your finger, tape it up. There are certain correct ways of taping you finger.
ELEVATE
-Raise your sprained finger above your heart.
In Japan you can buy these things called "Shippu" (しっぷ). They are these sticky retangular medicated pads that work wonders for sprains. if you can
on 10/19/2006
I play lacrosse and every once in while I'll either receive a check or shot directly to the hand. As stated above, ice and use ibuprofens to reduce swelling. To regain strength in the jammed thumb, be sure to use it for light activities such as writing or play Halo 2 (best game ever). Suprisingly, the thumb stick motion and buttons really help heal the injury. You may think this is a joke, but just try it.
on 8/8/2006
Everyone says that it takes about a month for a badly jammed finger to heal. I love basketball and football and I play catcher in baseball, so I jam a lot of fingers. It might just be me, but if you pull on it after the jam to replace all the possibly dislocated joints, ice it down for 20-30 minutes each hour, and don't favor the other hand and go through the pain; it should heal in about a week.
on 6/30/2006
Immediately after you jam your finger you need to ice it down and then put a splint on your finger. As soon as possible, go to see your doctor. If you can not move your finger, or it hurts to move it, it may be broken.
on 11/22/2005
It is custom to recommend ice when treating a jammed finger. But every time I've tried that, it has been futile. Instead I put some water on to heat and add salt to it. Epsom salt works the best, but any other will do fine. The water is not exactly boiling, but close to it. You take this hot water and place it in a container, and dip the corner of a small towel in it. Put the wet corner over your finger for as long as you can take it. Keep doing this, and once the temperature of the water is bearable, put your whole finger in it. Keep doing this, and keep reheating the water if it becomes warm of cold. If you do this right after the finger gets sprained, it will reduce swelling, turning purple or and reduce the pain. The results are fast, and much more effective than ice. The healing process is also shortened if you repeat it for some days. If you're going to be involved in some activity, tape the finger up because you want the least movement possible.
on 11/22/2005
Put plenty of ice on the finger (but not for too long, about 15 minutes every hour works) and do slow and small exercises which involves moving your finger around.
on 11/22/2005
I play football and basketball and I have jammed every one of my fingers at least once. My dad (who is a paramedic)has told me to gently pull the end of your finger. Start from the bottom and and pull all the way to the top for 10 minutes, then ice for fifteen minutes and repeat as needed.
on 11/22/2005
I jammed a toe on vacation and did not splint it. It was summer, and I wore flip-flops. The toe did not hurt until I wore shoes a month later. The toe was now somewhat shorter, and stuck up a tiny bit near the last joint. The orthopedist said that the jam burst the joint and should have been splinted from the bottom. Taping to an adjacent toe would not have helped. After a month, there was nothing he could do, and now I have a toe that becomes sore when I run. A word to the wise, don't just use ice and ibuprofen. Splint your toe.
on 11/22/2005
I jammed my fingers all the time while playing basketball. Ice it immediately after you jam it, or you risk your finger becoming slightly crooked after it heals.
Ice it until it's numb, then tape it up and don't move it for a couple of days. Usually, it will take a week to heal.
on 11/22/2005
I have dealt with a lot of injured fingers. (In fact, I am typing this with one.) The best way I have found to treat it is to leave it alone and let it heal naturally, as this allows the body to adjust naturally. If, when the swelling and discoloration go away, the range of motion still has not fully returned, you may have suffered a muscle or tendon tear. Reconstructive surgery is then necessary to regain full motion, but is not really needed because I am also typing with a thumb that I cannot bend backwards.
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Susan3870 said
on 12/9/2008 I really jammed my toe...it is black, blue, red, and swollen huge. Toe hurts when I put any pressure on it but it moves just fine and it is straight. I don't have any medical insurance...imagine that. Could it be broken?
garry1959 said
on 10/27/2008 i have had a swollen thumb for 3 weeks now, hurt it polishing parts on an engine lathe. still hurts and is still swollen (about twice the normal size). is it broke?Do i need medical attetion? please advise...........
HELPPPP said
on 8/7/2008 Does anybody knoo any TIPS on how to0 heal or treat a jammed finger quickk and fasttt!!!becuz i have a game in 2days!i jammed yesterday nd my game is in 2days!!!
i tinkk i jammed or dislocated it...its hard for my finger to0 move or bend theres sum painn!!!sum1 help ASAP on TIPS on how 2 heal my jammed finger QUICK 4 my game!!!please nd thank you!
mosquito said
on 7/22/2007 Also, if your finger is really swollen and it continues to remain so even after couple hours with ice, your bone may be cracked. Go to a hospital and have it X-rayed and checked out. A small hospital fee is better than a finger that heals wrongly and stays that way for the rest of your life.
mosquito said
on 7/22/2007 Always remember R.I.C.E.!!
REST
-If you have sprained your finger, immediately stop what you are doing. Even if you only sprained it a little and you are able to continue, it is best you stop and rest. Continueing with only a minor sprained finger will only take longer for your finger to completely heal.
ICE
-Immediately apply ice. If you dont it will take a lot longer for your finger to heal. Ice helps reduce the swelling, it also releives some of the pain. Continue iceing your finger a couple times a day until the swelling has disapeared and your finger feels much better.
COMPRESS
- After you have iced your finger, tape it up. There are certain correct ways of taping you finger.
ELEVATE
-Raise your sprained finger above your heart.
In Japan you can buy these things called "Shippu" (しっぷ). They are these sticky retangular medicated pads that work wonders for sprains. if you can
lmwg11 said
on 10/19/2006 I play lacrosse and every once in while I'll either receive a check or shot directly to the hand. As stated above, ice and use ibuprofens to reduce swelling. To regain strength in the jammed thumb, be sure to use it for light activities such as writing or play Halo 2 (best game ever). Suprisingly, the thumb stick motion and buttons really help heal the injury. You may think this is a joke, but just try it.
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 Everyone says that it takes about a month for a badly jammed finger to heal. I love basketball and football and I play catcher in baseball, so I jam a lot of fingers. It might just be me, but if you pull on it after the jam to replace all the possibly dislocated joints, ice it down for 20-30 minutes each hour, and don't favor the other hand and go through the pain; it should heal in about a week.
Anonymous said
on 6/30/2006 Immediately after you jam your finger you need to ice it down and then put a splint on your finger. As soon as possible, go to see your doctor. If you can not move your finger, or it hurts to move it, it may be broken.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 It is custom to recommend ice when treating a jammed finger. But every time I've tried that, it has been futile. Instead I put some water on to heat and add salt to it. Epsom salt works the best, but any other will do fine. The water is not exactly boiling, but close to it. You take this hot water and place it in a container, and dip the corner of a small towel in it. Put the wet corner over your finger for as long as you can take it. Keep doing this, and once the temperature of the water is bearable, put your whole finger in it. Keep doing this, and keep reheating the water if it becomes warm of cold. If you do this right after the finger gets sprained, it will reduce swelling, turning purple or and reduce the pain. The results are fast, and much more effective than ice. The healing process is also shortened if you repeat it for some days. If you're going to be involved in some activity, tape the finger up because you want the least movement possible.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Put plenty of ice on the finger (but not for too long, about 15 minutes every hour works) and do slow and small exercises which involves moving your finger around.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 I play football and basketball and I have jammed every one of my fingers at least once. My dad (who is a paramedic)has told me to gently pull the end of your finger. Start from the bottom and and pull all the way to the top for 10 minutes, then ice for fifteen minutes and repeat as needed.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 I jammed a toe on vacation and did not splint it. It was summer, and I wore flip-flops. The toe did not hurt until I wore shoes a month later. The toe was now somewhat shorter, and stuck up a tiny bit near the last joint. The orthopedist said that the jam burst the joint and should have been splinted from the bottom. Taping to an adjacent toe would not have helped. After a month, there was nothing he could do, and now I have a toe that becomes sore when I run. A word to the wise, don't just use ice and ibuprofen. Splint your toe.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 I jammed my fingers all the time while playing basketball. Ice it immediately after you jam it, or you risk your finger becoming slightly crooked after it heals.
Ice it until it's numb, then tape it up and don't move it for a couple of days. Usually, it will take a week to heal.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Do the following for anything is sprained and swollen:
R.I.C.E.
Rest
Ice
Compression (wrap with elastic bandage)
Elevation (above heart)
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 I have dealt with a lot of injured fingers. (In fact, I am typing this with one.) The best way I have found to treat it is to leave it alone and let it heal naturally, as this allows the body to adjust naturally. If, when the swelling and discoloration go away, the range of motion still has not fully returned, you may have suffered a muscle or tendon tear. Reconstructive surgery is then necessary to regain full motion, but is not really needed because I am also typing with a thumb that I cannot bend backwards.