Place the hand with the affected finger flat on a table, palm up. With your other hand, press down on the fingers that are not affected. Your affected finger will be free to move.
Slowly bend your affected finger.
Hold for about 6 seconds. Then straighten your finger.
Repeat 8 to 12 times.
Current as of: May 1, 2026
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