probablypike Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 I've been practicing for longer periods of tine in one go than usual recently, and although I warm up by stretching my hands and slow fretboard work, my hands have still been aching more than usual. Not cramping up, just a gentle ache in my wrist. Do you guys find that bo matter how much you warm up, you still reach a point of aching? Have you ever had serious problems like RSI/CTS even after warming up? Looking forward to your replies. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 'Warm-up' or not, too much is too much. Maybe more frequent/longer rests between sessions..? If it hurts, stop, or risk losing much more than you've gained. Break the sessions up, and change activity between them, I'd say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Break your playing into 15 minute sessions with a small break in between each. Listen to music or make a drink then go back to your practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBerriff Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 All the above and I find a sports sweat band around my wrist helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wal4string Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 I have always favoured the stretching of the tendons method. Push your hand using the other gently back and fore. Think of it like a runner doing stretches before and after a run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1457175072' post='2995988'] 'Warm-up' or not, too much is too much. Maybe more frequent/longer rests between sessions..? If it hurts, stop, or risk losing much more than you've gained. Break the sessions up, and change activity between them, I'd say. [/quote] +1 to this. I'd also consider if your technique is questionable. You say your wrist aches. Do you play with a bent wrist ? If so, this could be a contributing factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Watch your self in a mirror, or video yourself using your phone or laptop. Just to see if you're putting particular strain on your wrists. Make sure that you drink plenty of water too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probablypike Posted March 6, 2016 Author Share Posted March 6, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the advice everyone. I'll have to start using a timer so I don't lose track of time, and give my hands a rest. [quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1457271659' post='2996880'] +1 to this. I'd also consider if your technique is questionable. You say your wrist aches. Do you play with a bent wrist ? If so, this could be a contributing factor. [/quote] The left hand technique was my first thought, too, but I honestly don't think I can get my wrist any straighter without it having a negative impact on my ability to fret. [quote name='DBerriff' timestamp='1457259955' post='2996718'] All the above and I find a sports sweat band around my wrist helps. [/quote] Sounds good! I'll have to get a [url="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTAwWDUwMA==/z/Nq0AAOxyY3ZRoLTs/$(KGrHqYOKpMFGUYQoLTiBRoLTsV0)g~~60_1.JPG"]headband[/url] too. Edited March 6, 2016 by probablypike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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