A Review of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Trigger Finger Treatment

Orawan  Sinpaiboonlert; Mukda  Tosaeng; Roongtawan  Muangmoon; Wirongrong  Tangsiriwatthana; Phukijj  Laojerunkul

Orawan Sinpaiboonlert College of Allied Health Sciences, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Samut Songkram Provice, Thailand
Mukda Tosaeng Faculty of Health Sciences, Shinawatra University.Pathum Thani Province, Thailand
Roongtawan Muangmoon College of Allied Health Sciences, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Samut Songkram Provice, Thailand
Wirongrong Tangsiriwatthana College of Allied Health Sciences, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Samut Songkram Provice, Thailand
Phukijj Laojerunkul College of Allied Health Sciences, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Samut Songkram Provice, Thailand

Keywords: Traditional Chinese Medicine ( TCM), trigger finger, acupuncture

Abstract

This study investigates the treatment of trigger finger using approaches in traditional Chinese medicine ( TCM). The objective was to examine the effectiveness of various therapeutic methods, including acupuncture, Tuina massage, Gua Sha therapy, moxibustion, and Chinese herbal medicine . A review article methodology was employed, gathering and analyzing research from reliable sources related to the treatment of trigger finger using TCM. The results revealed that acupunctu re combined with Gua Sha and Chinese herbal medicine effectively reduced pain, decreased inflammation, and improved finger function, particularly when integrated within a holistic treatment approach. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that TCM repr esents an effective alternative for the treatment of trigger finger and can be appropriately applied in conjunction with other treatment modalities.