LH injury: did the short scale help?

[plf]

I've been dealing with tendonitis in both wrists since my days in college for jazz guitar. Technique adaptations have mostly solved that problem for me, but playing a lot of bass (guitar, that is-- no upright for me) can still be a trigger. I've recently had another flareup that has me thinking about switching to a short scale.

Before I go hunting for a new bass, I wanted to ask if folks here who switched to a shorty for injury-related reasons could talk about their experiences. Did the move to short scale help? If not, what did?

 

[chris_b]

Did you take any lessons to improve and adapt your technique?

 

[plf]

Yes, I've managed to greatly reduce the frequency and intensity of painful episodes by making technique adaptations, but I still sometimes have pain/ reduced range of motion during periods when I practice a lot. Bass is a worse trigger than guitar for me