vmaxblues Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorick Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Stop playing for a day or so and icepacks. Are you a lefty or righty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_D Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 [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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brooks Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 [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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamble Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 +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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxblues Posted December 9, 2008 Author Share Posted December 9, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinnyMike Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 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!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 [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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timloudon Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 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! [url="http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23069141/"]http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23069141/[/url] Mind you, it might not be that. If it isn't, see a doctor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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