My thumb was hurt around 4 weeks ago while I was playing basketball, the ball hit my finger and bent it in an awkward manner, there is no deformity but there is pain. The pain has dulled a little but still hurts alot while holding anything, bending it, straightening it or stretching it. If I apply pressure it hurts the most, I didnt want to consult a doctor but now the pain is persistent, what should I do? I have applied cold and hot compress, it doesnt seem to work..