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Slapping accident?

Is it possible to pop a vein in your thumb if you're not slapping properly?:eyebrow:
I attempted to slap and received a sharp pain in my thumb as if i had stabbed it with a hypodermic needle. And now it looks as though there is a small bruise on it. should i be concerned?:ninja:
 
You shouldn't have to be hitting so hard- turn up the volume and work on placement of the thumb joint. You may be hitting your thumb in very different places each slap. Work on consistency. It will improve your sound and tone also. Hope this helps:bassist: