Ganglion cyst, improve technique?

[Ar4mis]

Hello!

I recently found that i have a ganglion cyst on the knuckle joint on the index finger. My technique currently is that the neck rests excatly on the cyst. It is almost impossible to play as it gets quite painful when playing something that requires to transition between frets fast. Any tips/excercises on how can i play without resting the neck on it or by covering the cyst in a way where it does't get worse

 

[SloFingers]

Bummer.
I'm not an expert nor a Doctor. My instructor has me practicing scales without my thumb on the back of neck as a hand positioning and finger pressure exercise. For me, the neck is rarely resting on my hand when doing this.
Maybe try curling your fingers a bit so you are playing more on your fingertips, if that makes sense. It may move the point of contact that is causing you trouble.
Hope this helps.
I'm sure someone more knowledgeable will provide better answers for you.

 

[Lobster11]

I suggest thinking of this as a proverbial "blessing in disguise" and use it as an opportunity to improve your fretting-hand technique. IMHO the neck should not be resting on any part of your hand or fingers; it should stay where it is without any left-hand support. If you're doing this to counteract neck-dive you need to find a different solution; if not, you should work on your technique.

 

[SteveCS]

I recently found that i have a ganglion cyst on the knuckle joint on the index finger. My technique currently is that the neck rests excatly on the cyst.
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I had a ganglion cyst on the outside of my right hand index finger, end knuckle, so I know how painful they can be. Thankfully it did not stop me playing. It only hurt when being touched or colliding with something.

But, and this is the point, nothing but your fingertips and the end of your thumb should be in contact with the neck, and there should be no reason to support the neck the way you say you are. So yes, it is a good time to re-assess your technique. And maybe re-assess your bass (and maybe strap) if it requires you to hold the neck that way.

 

[Groove Doctor]

I had a ganglion on the tendon of my middle finger, palm side. I was going to the gym a lot back then which likely added to it.

I massaged it with anti-inflammatory cream (Arnica, a natural anti inflammatory) for 10 minutes a day for 2 months and it went away.

It's been 14 years now & it hasn't come back.

https://www.amazon.com/Fisiocrem-Joint-Muscle-Cream-60ml/dp/B00P9UCGSK