[Caesar Power]

I've done a load of research on pulley injuries. Massage seems popular, but has anyone had any experience of causing further damage due to over-doing it? In summary, it f'king hurts, but perhaps no more so than if I massage an uninjured finger... (BTW it's only a partial tear and I've got pain-free movement).
The last thing I want to do is cause further damage - I had a pulley injury years ago, and it took well over a year to get back to normal

Now to share some information: I've been trying the Mr MacLeod icy water method with no success up til now. Been getting it either too cold or not cold enough. 5 degrees seems to be the magic temperature for me, but I appreciate it must vary between people (probably based on residential latitude).

[PeterH]

All my injuries I usually make worse by overdoing stretching/massage, but the finger pulley was an exception. Massage along the finger. I too tried the ice water, was best when a few ice cubes floating in water. I found it easiest to put bucket in freezer and wait until ice just forming on surface. Good luck Peter

[climbingboost]

Try rubbing only across the finger in the direction the pulley runs. I usually find this feels like it irritates it less. Usually feels better to me.

[ben87]

Been getting it either too cold or not cold enough.

Had the same problem and solved it by lying in a hot bath at the same time.