Could sudden finger pain and weakness after climbing be a pulley injury?

Doctor’s answer

Yes. Flexor tendon pulley injuries are common with climbing grips and may cause palm-side finger pain, swelling, reduced grip strength, or bowstringing. Mild-to-moderate injuries often use protective taping and progressive loading; severe ruptures need specialist assessment.

This content is for education. Diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation require an individual assessment by a sports medicine specialist.