I would greatly appreciate any advice, tips or suggestions for easing
(or, even eliminating) hand cramps and, particularly, in my left hand.
I just turned 50, and am wondering if that has an effect. :-) Any
lotions or heat/cold therapy ideas are welcomed.
Hand Cramps I would greatly appreciate any advice, tips or suggestions for easing (or, even eliminating) hand cramps and, particularly, in my left hand. I just...
eat bananas is one way, tigerbalm, motrin, stay out of the cold temperatures, stretch before you start to play, don't play in a cold garage.... ... Victa,...
Could be arthritis (not unusual at that age- I'm also 50). Ibuprofen is good. I also use one of those squeeze balls to exercise my hands. ... From: mark...
I am on the other side of the age spectrum (I'm 20) and I used to have pain in my fingers and joints (I play upright bass mostly, so I also had shoulder and...
Hand cramps could indicate the onset of some form of arthritis or possibly repetitive motion injury and should probably not be taken lightly. As such, I would...
I agree with you Robert. That's nothing to play with . Sometimes we need to slow down and just play and feel the music. I'm 45 and had two major strokes and...
Hi, I've suffered from hand cramps for years with varying degrees, sometimes the left hand, sometimes the right. (Also had foot cramps at times). All these...
This time last year I was embarking on a 3 month residency in Soldeu in Andorra with a covers band I knock about with. It was flat out rock, 5 nights a week,...
[posted on behalf of bass_player59@...] I'm a new member to the group, and I'm a little rusty on the puter. I read the board about the cramps in your...
Hand cramps are usually caused by using excessive force to press your strings. Try to relax. Look at sting heigh you may need to lower action that is what i...
Yes, as someone who's had CTS in both hands, and CTR done to both hands, I can attest to what you say. Add in some beginning signs of arthritis, and it makes...
Although I agree that arthritis and carpal tunnel can arise and cause problems, I still hold my ground back from when this thread first started. Of course...
That works with young hands. As you get older, it doesn't quite happen that way! Rob Smith ... way I got rid of them was just play through them until they go...
Hi! I have purchased a small hand exerciser - you know one with springs....? I'd be happy to send you info if you need it - anyway it has really helped...
Yes, these are the real deal. I got my first one from the Veteran's Administration Hospital many years ago when I was seeing them for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome....
I absolutely agree. In fact, you have some excellent advice here: warming up, building endurance, economy of energy. One of the biggest causes of chronic pain...
... playing , If I played too long , I'd get the wrest, & hand cramps also. I'd stop playing for the night , wrap my wrist area with Icy hot , & an ace...
I'm 49 and haven't played all that much the last few years, but getting back into it. As I've started playing again I notice the cramps and general lack of...
One other thing I'm considering is buying a shorter scale bass, so I don't have to stretch as much to cover frets. I'm considering the Fender Mustang reissue....
sponge balls and general hand exercises do the trick for me and I'm 55 try tapping them on a table top to get them flexed and nimble and stretch them heat...
... in real good , then wrap the area with an ace bandage over night. This really helped me out a lot. But also stretch before you play , this is also very...
You can do a google search musician hand exercise i use the about.com site it shows some exercises that will help Im age 54 ... Apply the the Icy Hot, rub it ...
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