... I suffered with the same problem for a long time. Not sure of the name but think its called Trigger Finger or Locked Finger. It is easy to cure. What happens in your fingers when you open or close them there's a sleeve that it slides into. ... (3 replies)

... Occasionally over the past few weeks my index finger on my right hand locks into place and draws the muscle up my arm to my elbow causing cramping pain that continues until I take my other hand and open the finger back up and hold it open with my other hand. ... (2 replies)

... It sounds like trigger finger. I had it in both hands and had surgery on both hands at different times. It solved the problem and I'm fine today. You might want to see a hand specialist. (3 replies)

... have an injection of cortisone into the offending item. I tried accupuncture but gave up after two very painful sessions. ... (3 replies)

... any suggestions how to deal with a finger that will go into a locked position and become painful and difficult to straighen???? johndoe76 (3 replies)

... Does not sound fun. Have u been diagnosed with any type of artritis? I have not had anthing lock but one of my index fingers sometimes will just stay curled up and stiff if I try to open it. Maybe try ice or heat?? Sometimes the simplest things can help sometimes. (2 replies)