Help, my finger got stuck today and I'm scared!

[colleve82]

While I spraying and "scrunching" my second to last client today, my right hand index finger FROZE in a curled position!! I couldn't straighten it or feel it! It didn't hurt but scared me so much. After a couple minutes it straightened all by its self. I was brave but ran in the back and cried in fear. It was so scary!! I need my fingers. Does anyone know what this was? Has this happened to anyone else? Should I see a dr? I'm only 31 and doing hair for 14 years. Help me please

 

[Noodle]

Sounds like cramp to me. It was probably a one off and nothing to worry about but if it continues to happen, perhaps a visit to your GP is a good idea.

 

[maisy]

Sounds like trigger finger . Google it and see

 

[siobrennan]

Hi there trigger finger tends not to freeze more of a popping movement, there is no smooth transition from one position to the next (i have it in both pinky fingers!) I would put it down to cramp the other thing it could have sounded like is a dupuytrens contracture but this tends to be more gradual and you can't straighten the finger at all.
I would see your gp if you are concerned but they won't be as its only happened once and it doesn't sound too prolonged. I was a physio (private and NHS) pre hairdressing and it doesn't sound like anything to worry about xxx

 

[NailsXpress]

Agreed with above. If it was trigger finger it would hurt when it clicks to the bent position and hurts again when you have to straighten it. I ended up having an operation to sort out my trigger thumb. Luckily I was employed then so didn't lose much money. Would hate for it to happen again though.