my sister recently went to the doctor for a trigger finger. she was told to use a cold compress for 30 minute intervals for 3 days. she had already bought an over the counter splint to keep the finger straight the doctor told her to continue using it though i think she only wore it at night. i have always been told that whatever makes you more comfortable heat or cold is what you should use. i cannot tolerate cold it seems to make pain worse. i crushed my leg when i had an accident 10 years ago and it required a 7 hour surgery to be put back together with rods plates & screws with several follow up surgeries. while in the hospital the surgeon wanted ice to be put on it but after seeing the pain it caused & the reaction for the cold he changed the treatment to heat which helped more. i would use whatever gives the most relief. i hope your finger feels better soon! my sisters did after a week.
is a hot or cold compress good for a trigger finger?