Trigger Finger

If your finger locks up or makes a clicking sound when you try to straighten it, you might have trigger finger. It's that annoying condition where your finger gets "stuck" in a bent position and then suddenly pops straight—kind of like pulling a trigger. It happens when the tendon in your finger gets inflamed and can't glide smoothly anymore. The good news? There are plenty of treatment options, from simple exercises to more advanced therapies, that can get your finger moving freely again.