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Busy Holiday Gig Season already (7 shows in the past week) - remedy for achy hands?

Discussion in 'Miscellaneous [DB]' started by DanL, Dec 5, 2017.


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  1. Dec 5, 2017 #1
    DanL

    DanL

    Jul 5, 2016
    Ohio
    The Holiday Season has already been a busy one for me... 7 shows in the past week... this morning my hands are pretty achy... not uncommon for this 57 year old "week end bass warrior" but I usually have a few days to recover... ;) I still have full week of shows ahead of me...

    Any home remedies out there?

    Thanks! - Dan
     
  5. Dec 5, 2017 #2
    Jeff Bonny

    Jeff Bonny

    Nov 20, 2000
    Vancouver, BC
    Try to keep your mind on the money you're making?
    Stretching, possibly an anti-inflammatory and keep well hydrated.
     
  10. Dec 5, 2017 #3
    DanL

    DanL

    Jul 5, 2016
    Ohio
    I've been taking ibuprofen and wrapped my hands in a hot towel last night after that show... that helps some... ;)
    I'm enjoying the shows... but I guess the mileage is starting to show - hahaha
     
  14. Dec 5, 2017 #4
    rickwolff

    rickwolff CGJ -- Endorsing Artist-- ---3M Dual Lock--- Supporting Member

    Dec 24, 2012
    Apex NC (outside of Raleigh)
    Best remedy: Give me some of your gigs. LOL Probably not practical as I'm in North Carolina.
     
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  18. Dec 15, 2017 #5
    CaseyVancouver

    CaseyVancouver

    Nov 4, 2012
    I suggest Jack Daniels.

    Never had a problem with aching hands or muscles, even with a crazy gig schedule, excepting the time playing outdoors at -5 celsius. Both guitarist and myself got a touch of temp tendonitis.
     
  22. Dec 18, 2017 #6
    Eric Hochberg

    Eric Hochberg

    Jul 7, 2004
    Chicago
    Try hands in ice water for a few minutes. Helps me.
     

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