#215 Why Your Finger Might Be Sticking — Understanding Trigger Finger in Midlife

In this episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, we dive into a surprising but common midlife issue: trigger finger. Have you noticed a finger that clicks, pops, or locks up when you try to move it? This often-overlooked condition affects many women in perimenopause and postmenopause due to hormone shifts, inflammation, and years of repetitive use.

You’ll learn:

• What trigger finger is and how it develops

• Why it’s more common during and after menopause

• The hormonal and structural changes that make tendons more vulnerable

• What you can do at home to reduce pain, improve mobility, and prevent worsening

• My 5-minute daily hand routine to keep your fingers flexible and pain-free

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Free Self-Care Handout: Trigger Finger in Menopause email [email protected] to get your ✋ Daily Hand & Finger Mobility Routine (5 Minutes) Daily Hand & Mobility Routine

Vibrant Living Academy for Strong, Supple, and Pain-Free: Mobility for Midlife Hands

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✋ Daily Hand & Finger Mobility Routine (5 Minutes)

1. Finger Flicks (30 sec)

Shake hands loosely, then flick fingers out like shaking off water.
🔁 Repeat 3 rounds.

2. Tendon Glides (1 min)

Hold your hand up and go through these shapes:
✅ Straight hand
✅ Hook fist (top 2 joints bent)
✅ Full fist
✅ Straight fist (knuckles bent, fingertips straight)
🔁 5 reps of each on both hands

3. Thumb Circles (30 sec each way)

Make wide, slow circles with your thumb like you’re drawing in the air.
Reverse direction.

4. Wrist Stretch (1 min)

Palm down on a table, gently press to stretch the wrist and forearm.
Hold for 30 seconds each side.

5. Palm Massage or Forearm Roll (1–2 min)

Use a ball or your other hand to massage your palm and inner forearm.
Focus on any tender spots.