Oh no, hand injury!

[vmaxblues]

Hi guys,

I have a gig on saturday and my left hand is killing me, I haven't a clue what I have done to do it, it appears to be at the base of the thumb, and it is excrutiating to play, anyone got any ideas?

Cheers

Stuart

[yorick]

Stop playing for a day or so and icepacks. Are you a lefty or righty?

[The_D]

[quote name='vmaxblues' post='349039' date='Dec 8 2008, 08:51 PM']Hi guys,

I have a gig on saturday and my left hand is killing me, I haven't a clue what I have done to do it, it appears to be at the base of the thumb, and it is excrutiating to play, anyone got any ideas?

Cheers

Stuart[/quote]

See a doctor? You will prob get loads of useless unedumacated tips but without knowing what caused it a doctor is yer best bet.

I sliced the palm of my fretting hand open the day of a gig once! Panicked for a little while then cleaned it up and super glued it back together Worked a treat!

[Mike Brooks]

Won't solve it but may ease the pain and help a little....try some glucosamine gel, you can get it from lots of places but Holland & Barratt do it cheap.

Mike

[OldGit]

[quote name='Mike Brooks' post='349054' date='Dec 8 2008, 09:01 PM']Won't solve it but may ease the pain and help a little....try some glucosamine gel, you can get it from lots of places but Holland & Barratt do it cheap.

Mike[/quote]

Or ibuprofen gel.
Trip to the doc is best though

[Mr. Foxen]

Have the band transpose everything into the key of E or A, if you have a detuner D might be an option. Throw horns/pump the air with your free hand.

[Gamble]

+1 for throwing the horns, that's my best move on stage! A pointy finger straight up in the air is always a good one too.

[vmaxblues]

Cheers guys, i am taking ibuprofen and using a cryogenic paste on the area, al seems to be helping, but i know i am going to struggle on the night!

And in answer to an earlier question I am right handed.

Cheers all

[SkinnyMike]

If it feels like its a muscle type pain then cover you hand in some tiger balm! I used to use this stuff when I would sprain my ankle when skateboarding and id be able to get right back on and carry on kick flipping those stair sets!!

[steve-soar]

[quote name='Mike Brooks' post='349054' date='Dec 8 2008, 09:01 PM']Won't solve it but may ease the pain and help a little....try some glucosamine gel, you can get it from lots of places but Holland & Barratt do it cheap.

Mike[/quote]Hi Mike I like that bass in your avatar, I believe Mr King has 5 string the same colour, any chance of some pics please?
Steve.
P.S. I hope it's not Carpal Tunnel.

[timloudon]

I'm just getting over this problem.

It's probably Tenosynovitus - the inflamation of the tendon sheath at the base of your thumb.

I'm just resting it at the moment, and making damn sure I do a proper warm up when I do start playing again!

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Mind you, it might not be that. If it isn't, see a doctor!