Thumb locked up in a 'r' shape while playing

[sejuba]

well, 4 hours is a pretty long time, so that likely contributed. maybe you were gripping too hard at different points. other factors can be adrenaline, dehydration and low potassium.

unless you actually have trigger finger (are you diabetic?), drinking water, eating a banana and doing some concentrated stretching are all good things.

i've always liked this guy's stretches, as i had the same thing happen and had a wrist injury.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUyMNyrOHJQ


soaking is good, but you might need cold, not hot water. if you have inflammation, hot water can make it worsen. same with massage, though i like massaging that fleshy area below the thumb.

Thanx man. That was really nice. I have already increased my speed in 20%. No, I'm joking... but it felt really good to start playing after those stretches.

[smoggrocks]

glad it worked for you. i really like that final stretch where he pulls the thumb gently up. that's the one that did it for me, in terms of relief.


we've gotta protect our digits and body overall!

[thewikiman]

Made it through the gig fine (new drums were AWESOME so that helped) - thanks for all the help everyone!