The Ring Finger: The Unsung Hero (and Most Commonly Injured Finger)
If fingers had a support group for trauma survivors, the ring finger would be the one holding a mic and saying, “It all started on the basketball court…” Yep, your ring finger — the fourth digit on your hand, the one usually associated with commitment, bling, and wedding bands — also happens to be the most commonly injured finger in sports and daily life. Surprised? You're not alone. So let’s dig into why this poor digit catches so many stray balls, takedowns, and jammed passes — and how you can protect it before it taps out for good. Why the...