sore wrist
I'm a beginner. Been practising for about a month and am getting a sore wrist. Any suggestions?
# 1
Everyone experienced some kind of pain in the beginning. You need to do some stretches before playing and take breaks when the pain starts. I wanted to play every day regardless of the pain but then it got bad enough where I'd have to take several days off to heal.
Pain means rest is needed. Take the time off to watch some guitar lessons and make sure your technique is good, etc.
Pain means rest is needed. Take the time off to watch some guitar lessons and make sure your technique is good, etc.
# 2
get a good teacher!!! even if you're beginner you shouldn't be experiencing any pain (apart from fingertips). I'm assuming it's the fretting hand that's causing you problems?
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# 4
I was experiencing some tendon pain at the base of my chording hand thumb...something which I experienced from time to time before getting serious about playing a guitar again. It seemed to rear it's ugly head now that I started playing, I'm 64. I did a search on the problem and I found this excellent site with massage exercises that basically eliminated the pain overnight. It seems most problems are from tight muscles pulling on the tendons. The muscles can can be massaged to help them relax and release. Now every time I get a twinge of pain, I take a couple minutes and massage the muscle which is putting strain on my tendon...and viola...the pain disappears within seconds! I am sure this isn't a magic bullet for everyone, but it's worth a try. Here is the site and they have 4 short videos depending on the type of pain you are experiencing. http://www.do-it-yourself-joint-pain-relief.com/wrist-pain-relief.html#Intro
# 5
Similarly, Chris has some great warm up stretches here; https://www.guitartricks.com/v2/tutorial.php?input=1525 . Check out his how to hold the guitar and hand position lessons too.
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-- Chet Atkins
-- Chet Atkins
# 6
I checked out the warm up exercise video and it was excellent. That works great, it seems to prevent soreness at the base of my thumb after I've played for awhile.
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