Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Step 1
Assess the movement in your injured finger or toe. If you can't move it or if it's too painful to move, it may be broken. See a physician.
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Step 2
Ice the injury immediately to reduce pain and swelling.
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Step 3
Continue to apply ice for 20 minutes of every hour until the pain and swelling begin to subside.
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Step 4
Immobilize the finger or toe using a splint or bandage.
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Step 5
Limit walking if it causes pain to the toe, and/or wear shoes that don't put pressure on it.
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Step 6
Use anti-inflammatory agents such as ibuprofen.
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Step 7
Begin using the digit again as soon as pain and swelling subside.
Comments
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