Why do I always jam my fingers playing basketball?

It means that you have played basketball. This is a common, painful injury that occurs to many basketball players. Jams are caused usually by direct contact between a straight finger and another player, the ball, the ground, the rim, pretty much any hard surface. (there are plenty in basketball).

How do you prevent finger injuries in sports?

Prevention Tips to Help Reduce Your Risk of Injury Refrain from playing through pain. Ask your athletic trainer or doctor about taping or bracing mildly injured fingers during games and practice. This may help to reduce more serious damage. Avoid wearing jewelry, such as bracelets and rings, while participating.

Should I pull my jammed finger?

If the sprain is severe and the joint has become displaced, the finger may also look crooked or out of joint. It is a common misconception that the individual or a coach should attempt to “pull it out” to realign it—this is not the case.

Will my jammed finger ever heal?

Most of the time a jammed finger will get better on its own within a week or two. But even with treatment, your finger may stay swollen or sensitive for many months. During recovery, try to use the finger as little as possible while it heals. Take a break from sports or other activities that could worsen your injury.

Does pulling on a jammed finger help?

This simple action will stabilize it and help with the initial pain. Once you can think about what to do, gently pull on the finger and straighten it out. For almost any finger injury, this motion will realign the tissues safely. The best and easiest time to straighten it out is right away!

Is pulling a jammed finger good?

If you are like many athletes, one of the most common recommendations for an acute finger sprain is to “pull it out.” This should not be done. Pulling on any joint could create further stress on a newly injured ligament.