FLATWOUND CRISIS

[micgtr71]

I went to the doctor after I got tendonitis and he sent me to a physical therapist who helped me through some exercises and after a while I had no pain in my arm or fingers. A year later, no problems still. Might be worth the trip.

[jobo4]

Originally Posted by Jay2U

Understood, but I meant the weight of an average can of beer. It serves as an indication, not an exact number.

Actually, beer is mostly water and water is what is known as a neutral liquid which has an equal volume and weight measurement. 1 fluid oz of water weighs 1 oz.

I'm a food nerd. :-)

And to the OP, try using your pinky and ring finger together like on the lower positions on an upright. And +1 to TIs.

[drgroove111]

Any of you really want to consider optimizing the preservation of your hands/ wrists,...hell,... your whole body for that matter.... practice yoga regularly

seriously,... you can't find a better physical/ mental practice to benefit your playing!

[Diesel Kilgore]

That really is a bummer. Ive been fortunate enough to not have any serious issues from playing. Callouses and maybe a sore finger nail corner.

There was something a pro wrestler said one time that stuck with me about long term or serious injuries which he never ended up with after a long career performing. He basically said that he never performed anything he couldnt do and stayed within his limits.

I tend to apply this to my bass playing. I have my limits in hand size and technique and really try to stick with it even at the sake of some jeering.

Small hands, sissy pinky = short scale bass, 1-2-3 fret fingering.

I am absolutely not saying you have to do this. I am saying a technique change, a lighter gauge flat, and a better outlook on your hands and fingers. The shark cartilage supplement, a stretch routine, icing when pain first occurs etc...

I would hate to have to lose flats or not be able to play at all. But a little more care and understanding of your ability and biology will probably be something you may need to take hod of for the rest of your life/bass days.