mangled me mitt

[beardybass]

Ello, here's the problem, I've knackered me hand! Fell over snowboarding a few days ago, according to Dr. Bedside manner, I've most likely torn a ligament, (on my fretting hand, somewhere between the little finger and his next door neighbour) he reckons it'll be up to 3 weeks before I can do anything constructive with my paw.

Question time, are there any of you guys who've had the same or similar problems? Is there anything I can do to speed up the healing process? Being a teacher, I'm off for the next week (winter holidays) and I really want to play bass!!!!! Is this a good idea, or to be avoided like the plague?

Basically, this sucks nadgers. Any advice, greatly appreciated.

Merry christmas and happy new year to you all by the way!



Reason for edit: I used the word mangled in the title and again in the body of the message, unacceptable.

Edited January 7, 2010 by beardybass

[The Funk]

Don't risk it!!!

I busted loads of different parts of my arms/fingers/hands/shoulders back in my rugby days. Let everything heal properly before doing anything. The best way to carry on musically at the moment is with stuff that doesn't require a bass, such as a bit of ear training or theory.

[Cat Burrito]

Bad news, here's to a speedy recovery. Rest up & don't use it. Take the time to read up some theory so you are still devloping but I wouldn't play for now

[cheddatom]

can't you just tape up the little two and use the big two? Maybe not.

[The Funk]

[quote name='cheddatom' post='704329' date='Jan 7 2010, 03:39 PM']can't you just tape up the little two and use the big two? Maybe not.[/quote]

Not a good idea to try something like that. Just let it all heal properly. I can't use my little finger on my fretting hand very much because I didn't let it heal properly.

[RhysP]

Be patient & leave it the f*** alone until it's better or you'll end up with all manner of hand trouble for the rest of your life.
It's only a couple of weeks.