Finger Stiffness

I need help. Im a beginner guitarist, one day I played for like 2 hours straight and my hand started to hurt. Then the next morning I didnt feel pain anymore but my fingers felt kind o stiff. The stiffness has remained for about a week now and I havent even been playing guitar. I cant go to the doctor because of the current quarentine. What should I do?

Hi there,

I'm not a physician but we always suggest not to over do the practice since injuries can occur. If you rest a little bit and stretch your fingers / hand, you will most likely be able to practice once again soon! But for the future, I recommend practicing no longer than 1 hour. And again, it's not about length, it's about consistancy. So give it a few days and when you're feeling 100%, keep the practices short and precise.

Best,

Billy