Pain in my plucking hand, ring finger...anyone else??

[ryan_adelphi]

hey y'all

I've played guitar for about 5 years, and I just started playing bass(this might have something to do with it...)

I have a slight pain in the knuckle where my ring finger meets the palm when I pluck a string with my middle finger. is this a technique problem? i rest my thumb on the pick up for pretty much everything I play, I know everyone says "use the floating thumb" but I can't seem to get the hang of it... it really feels horrible to me

[Poop-Loops]

That sounds wierd. Have you ever had any injuries to it? Having your ring finger hurt when you move your middle shouldn't happen.

[badstonebass]

You are having some ligamant or tendon pain. Just like if you started jogging or doing situps you would have some pain for a while.

It should go away BUT you may want to cut back on practice time a LITTLE....and stretch and warm up before playing t your advanced jazz licks...LOL!

[thefruitfarmer]

A "training ache" is okay and can be expected with unfamiliar movements. However, if there is pain in a finger joint and swelling then you are probably doing something wrong technique wise. If you continue playing through the pain it could develop into RSI.

[sloppyjaloppy]

that does sound pretty weird. i remember some years ago when i first started learning the old three finger approach(index,middle,ring alternation) because i wasnt used to the movements my pinky finger(the only one i dont use) hurt in that some spot, but wasnt too bad and only last about 2 weeks. maybe it will sort itself out. try hand stretches before your play. look on www.bassguitar.com and they have some ideas there, if not im sure theres tons on this board.

[69nites]

I have a similar problem that came from an injery in my hand (boxing)

mine will likely never go away I play through the pain (it's really more of a uncomfertable thing)