Sprained finger???! suggestions?

I broke my finger last year in softball when i tried to catch the ball with both hands because i wasn't paying attention so i went to the doctor and all they did was give me one of those metal splint thingies and told me not to move it and whatever, so i'd say to get a splint from like cvs or Walgreen's or something like that... even though when i sprained my finger all i did was tape it... but still, if taping doesn't help, get a splint... good luck :)