I have been having index finger pain in the metacarpal portion of my palm for about two months now. I saw two hand physios right away, one put it in a splint for 3 weeks but told me I could keep playing and lifting weights (im a personal trainer) it did not lesson up. Next my doctor began giving me trigger point injections in the palm and finger, I have now had 4, not much difference, he also gave me diclofenac gel to apply. I saw a physio twice that did shockwave therapy and laser therapy two times now. I am waiting to see a specialist finally, but could be a long while. I have heard that the fascia is tight or that it is from compression, nobody has given me a "this is what it is" diagnosis. I had an x-ray done, nothing, no pain to the touch, no clicking or locking, can't immediately bring on pain, just over time.[br][br]It gets worse throughout the day, lessons with heat for a bit I think. Is gone by morning when I wake up. My old splint, along with very cold water, has been giving me pins and needles in the backside of my finger, thinking my splint was too tight. I made my own splint from tape and have noticed a decrease today. I was thinking carpal tunnel but the doctor said he doesn't think so. I am beginning to think it is flexor tendinitis, anyone have experience with this? I have shows coming up, and I can play guitar without pain, but seems the pain increases the next few days after. Any tips or info is greatly appreciated.