Hello,
I have had that problem since the early spring this year. It was a complication of arthritis in my right ring and middle fingers. So, I had to switch to my left hand, which I briefly bowled with when I had a major hand injury when I was about 13, and had to for an entire season. As I understand it, bone spurs and calcium build-up occur in the first joint, and affect the nerves and tendons in the respective areas. They can go in and "scrap it clean," but, this will obviously hurt, and is no guarantee that the issue will not reoccur. There are other measures and physical therapies you can attempt, and they may work for you. I would talk with an orthopedics specialists who deals with the hand. I have noticed that my trigger finger caused that issue, then spread to other activities. I have, however, had a much better time since the hand switch, but that is not for everyone. Personal preferences and seeing a physician, (and the benefit of a couple of lessons to work on my timing and footwork for the new side), have helped me, but I definitely recommend seeing someone who deals with hand arthritis to see all avenues before you. It is something you can conquer. I hope this helps.
